By Sithuli Ndaba | ZAPU President has clarified his opinion about Solomon Mujuru, whom the Dabengwa led party spokesperson referred to as a sellout last two weeks.
ZAPU Spokesperson Iphithule Maphosa reported at Advocate Senda’s burial that his President Dabengwa had labeled Mujuru a sellout following his move in the seventies to dump ZAPU for ZANU albeit after attaining high quality military training from ZAPU under the banner of ZPRA.
Speaking to this reporter who was following up on his pronouncements, Dabengwa, who maintained his unapologetic stance over his refusal to serve in the army, has however refuted the claims that he labeled Mujuru a sellout, saying he remarked it was against his ethical principles serving under his junior, saying Mujuru was trained by subordinates of his, making it unprofessionally sound for him to serve as his junior in independent Zimbabwe.
Dabengwa said it was not him who considered Rex to be such but the majority of ZPRA cadres at first did not understand his move hence they took it as betrayal. He however said after the ZAPU leadership explained how Mujuru eventually moved to ZANU during ZAPU”s period of crisis, the cadres got to accept the move and reasons given by Rex Nhongo, that he felt under utilized at ZPRA whose mother party was undergoing crisis which had effect on the war’s momentum at that time. Because of that, Mujuru requested to be cleared for a move to ZANU where he could put to use the skills he attained under ZPRA cadetship.
Dabengwa said the fact that his subordinates in ZPRA felt Mujuru had dealt with them this way, he felt it would not auger well with his comrades for him to work under his junior that is besides the fact that Robert Mugabe was unprofessional approaching the appointment of Army Commander.
Maphosa has acknowledged the clarification, saying his party leader raised the issue with him for a proper position.
“Yes, the President raised us and made a correction that he does not consider Mujuru a sellout, neither did he refer to him as such, which will be issued shortly. However, President Dabengwa remains unapologetic with the decision and maintains the unprofessional conduct by Mugabe when he appointed Mujuru, which was laced with nepotism and patronage”, said Iphithule Maphosa, ZAPU Spokesman.
Asked if the turnabout is influenced by events that could have followed the statements, Maphosa said there hasn’t been any reaction to the statement. The ZAPU Spokesperson said he does not expect the statement to ignite any events and warned anybody who sought to capitalize on the ZAPU President saying it will be futile to use Dabengwa and his name for selfish ends.
“I wouldn’t call it a turnabout. This is just clarification of issues and pronouncements attributed to the President. It is highly important to own up to our mistakes and correct the wrong information we attributed to the President. That is all it is”, said Maphosa, who dismissed suspicion by this reporter that he had volunteered to take a fall for his leader. He said life taught him humility, which calls for one to accept and own up to their mistakes without shifting blame.
So this explains your inferiority complex – history; some of it manipulated? I see. Thats your psycholigical problem to deal with. Some of us are not slaves to manipulated history – we long moved on. Case closed!!
Rudo ,my apprentice,please don’t with Doc no more.I hate fighting with women.
Please.Just say Doc is crazy and just let things be.
Hahahaha,iam laughing my brains out.
Iam sorry my dear ,that was too crude of me.But you started the whole issue.
You sound too nice for internet brawls with a thick skinned arse like me.So I apologize.You are too predictable and emotional.
Lets start all over again.Iam Doc ,and I don’t hate matebeles.No I actually like there culture and history.
Far from hating Ndebeles,I actually respect them …Well only those that have brains.
Why do I concentrate on matebeleland?
Well ,it’s because for far too long we shonas have been on the receiving end from matebeleland,yet most shonas at heart are not even tribal.
It is not the fault of shonas that they don’t know Ndebele, Mugabe is the one who forced them to know our language.
If you do your history,the Ndebeles since 1834 have been prejudicial against shonas.
From name calling,eg, amatshona, amasvinas,Shona lothuvi..The whole region gangs up to attack shonas wily nilly.
This has been happening since day one of Mzilikazis settlement in now Zimbabwe.
Sure ,some might say it’s because of gukurahundi,but no.Even before independence Ndebeles have always hated or looked down upon shonas…. Gukurahundi was the result of hatred by shonas who got fed up by Ndebele hate.
Not that iam justifying gukurahundi.
Tell me Rudo,what word of insult do you know that shonas call ma Ndebeles?.
Don’t say Madzviti.
Madzviti was not an insult,but was a word used to describe people who took by force,who took women, children and cattle.The name was born out of fear.
So I have explained , my young apprentice.
A real Saskam for sure!!
I think when my mother hit me ,for stealing dovi, I became mental .
This might explain my tendencies.
Can I be corrected,oh Rudo ,my girly apprentice?.Please help me ,what ever should I do to get help for this mental problem.
There I have answered you.
Can you now answer my questions.
1.Are you sucking a Ndebele Di***CK?
2.Do you have Ndebele relatives?.
3.Are you on your periods?
4.Or ,are you nearing menopause?.
Please answer these questions,as they will help me to deduce a character and personality assessment of my apprentice.
So how is your inferiority inflicted upbringing a problem of the Ndebele people?
Lol.Rudo , girly,my apprentice.
1.Girly,Rudo my deardyou seem to think that I have low self esteem.But since you have given me a free therapy session,very well,I will oblige .
Well it ,low self esteem, started when I was five .I had just stolen a spoonful of peanut butter (dovi) ,and just before I could swallow the mouthful,my mom entered in.She made me go to the street to swallow the dovi.Sob!,sob!.
From the that day I had IPS and down in my self esteem.
However can you help ,Rudo.Please help.Sob,sob!.
So can I be cured oh doctor Rudo,girly, Docs apprentice?.
Please explain your low self esteem and stop writing a book here. The space is very limited. Make me understand in a few sentences, as would be expected of a well educated and erudite individual.
Rudo, girly,my apprentice.We are now at lesson 2….HOW TO ATTACK OR DESTROY SOMEONE INTELLECTUALLY.
i like the spirit you have shown … You have literally tried to punch me on the face…You have used all your strength for that one seemingly big blow.
For that bravo ,for the attempt, I give you 45% . Although I can be persuaded to 50%.
BUT,my dear apprentice you haven’t learnt the fine art of warfare..Or assassination,So I will teach you…Yes Doc will teach you.
1.When you attack someone don’t be too obvious.If you are too obvious it makes you look emotional and weak…Rather attack silently and withdraw…In Shona they say ” kuruma uchifuridzira”…Like how I have been attacking you since you first started your debate with me.
2.Be sarcastic,and humorous…Don’t show emotions , as a woman I understand where your emotions come from…Don’t worry menopause is coming.
3.Now I want to answer your questions.
A.No ,Rudo girly, I don’t have an inferiority complex…But maybe I do, Doc doesn’t really know.I will see a therapist….
B.I never deal with Mthwakazi…Infact I don’t even know what Mthwakazi is …Did I spell the name correctly.
Mthwakazi , Mthwakazi..Is that a label?,car? What is Mthwakazi girly? And where can i find it.
Please do tell.
C.Who are these “not like us ” people you talk about.Are they people? ,Cats ?…Who are you associating yourself with.
Or you are a legion of some sort?..Again ,Doc is lost ,girly, please do enlighten me.
D.yes I have family issues,LIKE WHO DOESN’T!. sigh,my son didn’t get admitted to aviation school in Midrand were he wants to do piloting.But my first son has just had his 3rd born in November.So iam a grandfather of 5 now…Could this what you mean by family issues?.
Again,not sure,please enlighten me.
You clearly suffer from a deep seated inferiority complex, when it comes to these Mthwakazi people; why are you not like some of us? Any family issues? Was your upbringing proper?
Hello , girly.
Yet again your questions are vague and difficult to answer.But iam Doc ,and I will assist you.
1.I don’t know how to answer shortly,or in point form.I feel I have to teach and explain
2.Again your question is very vague…What do you mean when you say ” why do I have self esteem issues?”….
Who doesn’t have self esteem issues…. Everyone at one time has self esteem issues.i happen to think I have alot of self esteem….Too much ,that it’s almost pride,so is that what you mean.
Girly, please explain.
Do you mean I have more self esteem or I have less self esteem….Girly,be elaborative please.Givr examples so that Doc can follow.
Why do you have self esteem issues? Please avoid your usual unnecessarily long paragraphs. Just be concise and brief!
Morning ,girly, my young apprentice .
We are still at lesson 1.
First, girly, your question laçks emotion or spark,it is just dry of any interest.
What exactly do you mean,girly,do you mean
A.do I have an overly superior complexity?
B.or do I have an inferior complexity?
You need to explain well,so that Doc can answer.
Your question is all over ,I can’t answer it.
Do you have issues with your self esteem, Doc?
I will entertain you.And luckily for you,Doc (myself) has decided to make you my apprentice.
First ,I have noticed you lack imagination on your attacks, You have no sense of humor and therefore I will always turn anything around to your disadvantage.
So first lesson,girly, is : when you want to stand out …Don’t be mediocre,or average.Stand out….Come on ,just look at what you wrote….It’s a bore,the questions are like a grade 6th assignment questions.
Use sarcasm,wit , humour to kill , defend,or destroy someone,yet you don’t even break a sweat.
Your question is boring,lacks wit,or sarcasm…Whilst it might be an honest question…It is flat ,a bore and just not interesting.
You can’t destroy Doc by mere flat questions, girly, you need more Arsenal than that ,savvy?.
So ..I will answer your questions ,girly,but rephrase it .
That’s your first assignment.
Why do you obsess with the Ndebele? Do you have an inferiority complex?
Thank you sir.And a happy 2017 to you too
Hahaha…Maaam you are a midget….A junior,and not in Docs league of debate and intellectualism.
Me suggests ,you find another person to follow..I don’t deal with interns.
Your questions lack zest ,spark or even sarcastic language or tone.
If you wanted to deal with me ,be sarcastic, intellectual and stop asking plain boring questions..
Doc welcome again. Thumbs up with your comments
But idiocity is universal across races and tribes – regions and provinces.
Now back to the question, why are you obsessed with the Ndebele people?
Am not mama,am just obsessed by idiocity,that’s all.
Why are you obsessed with Ndebele people?
No not really,there is nothing interesting.
And where is it that I come from?
Is there nothing interesting where you come from?
Worship is a relative word.
But since you said I’m worshipping matebeleland,what is wrong with worshipping matebeleland it ,it’s good a place to worship as any other
Why do you worship Mthwakazi?
I believe your comment to be funny and ill thought of.
Many people comment on soccer
Only, some only on sex or immoral stories only(go to most commentaries on iharare) ,some on politics only …By then does it sound wrong that I concentrate on issues to do with tribalism….
Daily we see comments from people who talk only or comment only about nyaya dze sviro….Why don’t you ask them why only nyaya dzesviro,on iharare
On Bulawayo24 the strories are to do with tribalism and regionalism.
So my question is,why should my occupation seem so obscure to you?.
Why are you so offended by my preoccupation?….
And , Again who died and made you queen of the internet?
When will you comment on other stories about Zim that are daily published in Zimeye?
Why do you worship Mthwakazi so much?
Thank you for the apology, Whether you were right or wrong is now another issue .But the mere apology shows being humble and mature.