Minister Tatenda Mavetera sparked debate after kneeling before residents of Chikomba West during a Ward Development meeting held on Sunday, May 4, 2025, in Ward 11.

Posting on Facebook, Mavetera wrote: “From the people you come, from the people you live. This was yesterday, Sunday 4 May 2025, in Ward 11, Chikomba West Constituency, having our Ward Development meeting.”

The gesture has drawn mixed reactions, with some praising it as a display of humility, while others questioned its sincerity.