In a society where Zanu PF controls the media, it’s clear something is wrong when people who were never given airtime suddenly appear on TV. Zanu PF’s propaganda about defections is nothing new. These tactics are as old as the Bible, common during the Cold War, and used by Smith and Muzorewa. They target uninformed and gullible Zimbabweans. But most people, especially those who support the opposition, see through Zanu PF’s weak attempts to show the opposition as falling apart. The opposition is strong, experienced, and has survived many challenges.
In a media-repressive society controlled by Zanu PF, it’s obvious when something is wrong. People who were never given media attention suddenly appear on the once-national television. Propaganda about alleged defections is nothing new. Such tactics are old and were common during the Cold War, and even Smith and Muzorewa used them. These work on uninformed, gullible, and politically uninterested Zimbabweans. Most people, especially opposition supporters, see through Zanu PF’s weak attempts to show a decimated opposition. The opposition, strong and experienced, has survived many storms.
Zanu PF doesn’t understand that the opposition is like an organism thriving in a harsh environment. The opposition adapts and grows stronger with each challenge, while Zanu PF struggles to coexist. The opposition gives hope to Zimbabweans tired of Zanu PF, just like light overcomes darkness. Zanu PF’s time is running out, and their attempts to show defections are laughable.
Are these defections real? Considering some names like Timveous or Gutu, it’s a valid question. But the defections are as real as the shows on Auxillia Mnangagwa Television. Think about a woman whose baby was hit by a police officer, and then another woman interviewed on TV to cover up the incident. It shows Zanu PF’s fear of the people’s power, using another woman to hide human rights violations.
The incident of the baby hit by the police isn’t enough. Let’s consider the Chilonga crisis, where people may lose their ancestral lands and cultural heritage. Zanu PF’s fear of the people is shown by their childish attempts at damage control. They bus people for interviews, trying to make it look like people support losing their lands for jobs that don’t exist. Zanu PF hasn’t even fulfilled their promise of 2 million jobs. These alleged defections are just a desperate attempt to exploit likely hungry people.
Why is Zanu PF so desperate? They fear justice. If the opposition comes to power, it means a return to the rule of law and an independent judiciary. Zanu PF would be held accountable for human rights violations, like the tragic Gukurahundi. This fear drives them to parade hungry people as defectors.
Furthermore, Zanu PF fears losing the wealth they illegally gained. If the opposition takes power, this wealth would be recovered and returned to the people. The crumbling Mugabe empire shows the gravity of the situation. When the opposition comes to power, the people will get their wealth back. This reality is frightening for Zanu PF, leading to their desperate attempts to show the opposition as weak, which is far from true. The opposition remains strong and resilient.
In conclusion, giving airtime to alleged defectors on Auxillia Mnangagwa Television in a media-repressive society shows Zanu PF’s desperation. Their fear of the opposition taking power and restoring the rule of law and people’s wealth drives their futile campaigns. The opposition is strong and resilient, ready to overcome any challenge from Zanu PF.