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[QUOTE="Queen, post: 88764, member: 27"]
Activists' private huddle got them snatched by cops, now facing court over a law that supposedly doesn't touch closed-door chats.

Tendai Biti arrest fallout
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[*]Tendai Biti plus Morgan Ncube got nabbed in Mutare on March 21.
[*]Cops slapped them with breaching MOPA over no prior notice.
[*]Both sit locked up at Mutare Central Police Station right now.
[*]Their first court date is Monday, March 23, 2026.
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CDF pushback claims
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[*]Forum insists the gathering stayed strictly private.
[*]MOPA skips notification rules when events stay behind closed doors.
[*]Lawyer Chris Ndlovu handles defense for the duo.
[*]Spokesperson Jacob Rukweza blasts the detention as bogus.
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Legal carve-outs explained
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[*]Section 7 limits police notice demands to open public events only.
[*]Private spots like homes, offices, or invite-only halls dodge the requirement.
[*]Limited attendance, such as caucuses or board sessions, qualifies as exempt.
[*]Regulating Authority can't outright kill meetings without solid justification.
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Alleged crime context
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[*]CDF frames the bust as payback for fighting the Constitution Amendment Bill No. 3.
[*]They reject any real violation and slam Mnangagwa's 2030 plans.
[*]The group demands instant freedom for their leaders.
[*]Calls ring out for supporters to pack the courtroom in solidarity.
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