By A Correspondent
In a bold statement on social media, South African politician Mmusi Maimane has predicted the imminent fall of Zimbabwe’s ruling party, Zanu PF.
Maimane, a prominent politician in South Africa, made the declaration in a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday.
His comments are sparking significant attention across the African political sphere.
Maimane compared the political climate in Zimbabwe to recent developments in neighboring Botswana, asserting that the same fate could befall Zimbabwe.
“What is happening in Botswana will happen in Zimbabwe,” he wrote, offering a glimpse of hope for those looking for change in the southern African country, where the ruling Zanu PF party has been in power since independence in 1980.
He went further to critique Zimbabwe’s leadership, particularly targeting those in power who, in his view, have failed the people.
Maimane’s statement also addressed the broader issue of corruption and governance in Africa. “No young African should support the mess of corrupt elders who have no future and who live to steal from their own people,” he said, challenging the youth of the continent to reject the status quo and demand better governance.
His remarks reflect a growing frustration with long-standing political elites in Africa, particularly those who cling to power for personal enrichment while many of their citizens continue to face extreme poverty and disenfranchisement.
Maimane’s prediction of Zanu PF’s downfall may resonate with many Zimbabweans, who have long faced the consequences of the country’s economic and political crises under President Emmerson Mnangagwa and his predecessors, including the late Robert Mugabe. The Zimbabwean government has been accused of widespread corruption, human rights abuses, and economic mismanagement over the years, leading to a mass exodus of citizens seeking better opportunities abroad.
Though Maimane’s assertion about Zanu PF’s imminent downfall is not a guarantee of political change in Zimbabwe, it is a reflection of the mounting regional and international pressure on the ruling party.
Whether Maimane’s vision will become a reality remains to be seen, but his comments have undoubtedly reignited discussions about the future of Zimbabwean leadership and the role of young Africans in shaping the continent’s political landscape.
As Maimane urges, “No young African should support the mess of corrupt elders,” the call for a new generation of leaders may be gaining momentum, with the fate of Zimbabwe and its people potentially hanging in the balance.
Watch below Zanu PF’s response to Maimane remarks…