Zimbabwe: Chiredzi Man Accused of Insulting Mnangagwa, Chivayo in Viral Video Granted U.S.$200 Bail
A 32-year-old Chiredzi resident, Tafadzwa Nelton Matanhuse, has been granted US$200 bail after being accused of insulting President Emmerson Mnangagwa and businessman Wicknell Chivayo in a viral video. Matanhuse is facing charges of inciting public violence and was ordered to report once every week at a local police station as part of his bail conditions. The Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights welcomed the court's decision, stating that freedom is a fundamental human right to everyone.
- ▪Tafadzwa Nelton Matanhuse was arrested for allegedly criticizing President Emmerson Mnangagwa and Wicknell Chivayo in a viral video.
- ▪Matanhuse is facing charges of inciting public violence and was granted US$200 bail.
- ▪The Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights represented Matanhuse and welcomed the court's decision to grant him bail.
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A 32-year-old Chiredzi resident, Tafadzwa Nelton Matanhuse, who spent two nights in custody after a video of him allegedly criticizing President Emmerson Mnangagwa and controversial businessman Wicknell Chivayo went viral, has been granted US$200 bail. Matanhuse is facing charges of inciting public violence. He appeared before Chiredzi magistrate Tendai Mutamba on Thursday, who ruled that he was a suitable candidate for bail despite opposition from the State. Follow us on WhatsApp | LinkedIn for the latest headlines As part of his bail conditions, Matanhuse was ordered to pay US$200, report once every week at a local police station, continue residing at his given address and refrain from interfering with State witnesses.
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