Complaint No: ZHRC/CHI/89/2018
Key Human Rights Issues (As Enshrined in the Constitution of Zimbabwe,
2013)
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Right to equality and non-discrimination -Section 56
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Freedom from arbitrary eviction – Section 74
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Right to administrative justice – Section 68
THE COMPLAINT
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The ZHRC received a complaint from Fungai Murengwa who was
representing other residents of Chakari, Ward 3, Kadoma.
1.1.1 It was reported that in Ward 3 Chakari, there was
discrimination and inequality when receiving food aid and
agricultural inputs based on political affiliation.
1.1.2 Complainant alleged that known opposition party members
are discriminated against from occupying positions of authority in
development projects in the School Development Committee and
as Village Health Workers.
1.1.3 There were also allegations of arbitrary evictions targeting
members of the opposition who were resident at Dalny Mine,
Chakari which had since been bought by Rio Zim. The
complainant stated that they received eviction letters which
seemed to target opposition party members only. Those
purportedly carrying out the inspections in preparation for eviction
were ZANU PF members.
1.1.4 It was reported that despite making reports, the Zimbabwe
Republic Police (ZRP) had been non-responsive. Furthermore,
some of the ZRP members providing security at food distribution
would watch and standby as opposition party members were
discriminated against.
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