{"id":102483,"date":"2024-12-30T12:19:43","date_gmt":"2024-12-30T10:19:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/zimbabwe\/all-news\/zimbabweans-clash-on-x-over-zanu-pf-rule-vs-ian-smiths-rhodesia"},"modified":"2024-12-30T14:42:58","modified_gmt":"2024-12-30T12:42:58","slug":"zimbabweans-clash-on-x-over-zanu-pf-rule-vs-ian-smiths-rhodesia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/zimbabwe\/all-news\/zimbabweans-clash-on-x-over-zanu-pf-rule-vs-ian-smiths-rhodesia","title":{"rendered":"Zimbabweans Clash On X Over ZANU PF Rule Vs. Ian Smith’s Rhodesia"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Zimbabwe. <\/strong><\/span>A heated debate has unfolded on X (formerly Twitter) among Zimbabweans, as many have drawn comparisons between the government of President Emmerson Mnangagwa and the infamous Ian Smith-led Rhodesian regime.<\/p>\n

Some argue that despite Rhodesia\u2019s deeply entrenched white supremacy, the Ian Smith administration was more efficient and less corrupt than the current ZANU PF-led government.<\/p>\n

These critics point out that, even under international sanctions following Rhodesia\u2019s illegal declaration of independence, Smith\u2019s regime invested heavily in infrastructure, leaving behind well-developed roads, hospitals, and schools.<\/p>\n

In contrast, they claim that much of this infrastructure has deteriorated under the so-called \u201cNew Dispensation.\u201d<\/p>\n

However, there are strong voices on the other side, staunchly opposing any romanticization of Rhodesia.<\/p>\n

ZANU PF chief whip and Gutu South MP, Pupurai Togarepi, has even called for legislation to criminalise celebrations of Rhodesia.<\/p>\n

Amidst the controversy, former CCC MP Fadzayi Mahere, known for her progressive views, has refrained from directly engaging in the debate.<\/p>\n

Yet, she did share a powerful statement on X, saying thousands of Zimbabweans who fought for the country\u2019s liberation did not do so for the ZANU PF elite to merely replace the colonial elite.<\/p>\n

Instead, they fought for the collective empowerment of all Zimbabweans, to ensure the fruits of independence were shared by the people. She wrote:<\/p>\n

There is a reason why our esteemed forebears called it a War of Liberation and not a War of Decolonisation. The guiding principle was to free the masses from all forms of repression and not simply to move them from Jail A to Jail B. It is not liberation if one violent oppressor is replaced by another.<\/p>\n

Liberation means one man, one vote \u2013 not stolen elections.<\/p>\n

Liberation means freedom from state-sponsored violence \u2013 not replacing a violent Rhodesian Special Branch with your own violent police force.<\/p>\n

Liberation means gutsaruzhinji (everyone must eat) \u2013 not replacing colonial elites who eat alone with Zanu PF elites who eat alone.<\/p>\n

Liberation means respecting the rights and liberties of every citizen \u2013 not replacing the repressive Law and Order Maintenance Act with your own repressive POSA or MOPA.<\/p>\n

Liberation means ensuring every person has a decent life and equal access to freedom, fairness and opportunity.<\/p>\n

The current state of affairs is a slap in the face to our true heroes who fought and lost their lives for the dream of a better Zimbabwe.<\/p>\n

You may not respect us, but can you at least respect those who died to destroy what you now represent? It\u2019s a mess. We need new leaders.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Zimbabwe<\/span> Follow Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Zimbabwe. A heated debate has unfolded on X (formerly Twitter) among Zimbabweans, as many have drawn comparisons between the government of President Emmerson Mnangagwa and the infamous Ian Smith-led Rhodesian regime. Some argue that despite Rhodesia\u2019s deeply entrenched white supremacy, the Ian Smith administration was more efficient and less corrupt than the current […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":84,"featured_media":102482,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3,12],"tags":[8731,6783,8810,19],"class_list":["post-102483","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-all-news","category-policy","tag-ian-smith","tag-rhodesia","tag-rhodesian-regime","tag-zimbabwe"],"yoast_head":"\nZimbabweans Clash On X Over ZANU PF Rule Vs. 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