By Own Correspondent- President Emmerson Mnangagwa has revealed that his government is working hard to protect women from violence as his government strives for a more equal and peaceful society.

He said this as Zimbabwe joins the rest of the world in commemorating 16 Days of activism against gender based violence.

Said Mnangagwa:

“Today is the International Day for the elimination of violence against women #EliminationOfViolenceAgainstWomen.

We must all strive for a more equal & peaceful society, where violence has no place. In Zimbabwe we are working hard to protect women from violence, to eliminate this evil phenomenon once and for all.”

Mnangagwa’s statement comes hardly a week after the media exposed videos and pictures of police details assaulting women near Morgan Tsvangirai house in their bid to disperse civilians who had gathered to hear opposition leader Nelson Chamisa deliver his Hope of the Nation Address.

The police battered women in full glare of the media but President Mnangagwa did not issue any statement regards the development.

We publish some of the reactions to Mnangagwa’s pledge below:

Tsungai Marian Mutasa: Really please don’t start women are abused right under your nose give us a break.

Ash Tayler Van Zyl: Didn’t you guys break a gogos leg just last week.

Tami Makanza: Given what happened a few days ago its hard to see past the ghoulish irony of this post.

Avelyn Corbett: Hmmm and what are your thoughts on the recent violence against women last week by the police force who are meant to protect citizens??

Talentt Kandiyero: Wish you know how much we are praying for your time of suffering, and the spirits of those you have killed to hunt u.

Artwell Chef Muchenje: Mr President,I’m sure you saw what the police did to MDC supporters and some pedestrians caught in the crossfire including the women we celebrating here,what was your response to that police brutality that happened on that day. A honest answer Mr President when u asked……

Simbarashe Mapangera What’s the meaning of thisHide or report this.

Simbarashe Chihoro: Ko zvamunonyarara wani vanhukadzi vachirohwa neZRP zvekutyora gumbo, its easy to say it on Facebook but practically its a different story. We know law has to be adhered to but authorities under your leadership is too heavy handed towards citizens.

Ishmael Hlabangana: Mr President police were brutalising women last week ,what was your roll there of not condemning that?please be the president of the people and be the leader of the the country.

Hon Isaac Butholezwe Mutasa Do the comments posted here mean anything to you Sir?Do you see how angry people are?Is this your idea of a new dispensation.You have no shame at all.

Krystyn Grace Nkomo Go to bed wena Emasoni,You are bored..When will you ever practice what you preach?

Maphia Chemhere: So this is how you and your boys work hard.ita mushe iwe unotibhowa,

Honest Mutusva: We made a big mistake by being part of a coup. Now we are paying for it…

Timothy Gumbi: I don’t think its true ,women are being victimised in Zimbabwe, even your VP Mohadi was captured victimising X wife , lets live the talk Mr President.

Tafara Daitai: Vara rekuti working hard munorida mukuru… Some of us are already confused of what it really mean… Does it mean carrying a scarf everywhere or what.

Taurai Nyikadzino Musoko: Try and not use the word eliminate. It’s too harsh, in mathematics it speaks of subtraction then in human it means subtraction by killing. The word tells a lot given your instinct and background.

Godfrey Viki: The most perpetrators of violence against women and children are nothing else but ZANU PF and its Security forces, ie the police force. Last week a woman had her leg broken by your police officer!

 Lawrence Avant Mutasa: Mr President just check all the comments it’s really sad or even though you may say its a mere facebook post, it does not matter we are the Zimbabweans, the fact is that you violate people’s rights kodzero dzevanhu hamunaba-hwi uye vanhu havakudei kana even one day meaning the people do not love you not even for a day. Believe me or not my best advice you have to resign its not a crime and you have failed (hayisi mhosva zvaramba vamurambiwa woye) give others a chance we deserve better as people of Zimbabwe we can’t continue living in tatters like this !!!Enough !!