{"id":1408,"date":"2025-04-18T13:17:38","date_gmt":"2025-04-18T13:17:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rohr-zimbabwe.org\/?p=1408"},"modified":"2025-06-10T18:36:51","modified_gmt":"2025-06-10T18:36:51","slug":"rohr-zimbabwe-comes-to-the-aid-of-blessed-mhlangas-family-during-his-incarceration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rohr-zimbabwe.org\/index.php\/2025\/04\/18\/rohr-zimbabwe-comes-to-the-aid-of-blessed-mhlangas-family-during-his-incarceration\/","title":{"rendered":"ROHR ZIMBABWE COMES TO THE AID OF BLESSED MHLANGA\u2019S FAMILY DURING HIS INCARCERATION"},"content":{"rendered":"

18th <\/sup>April 2025<\/p>\n

By Information & Publicity Team<\/em>\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

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In a typical case of lawfare by the regime in Harare, Blessed Mhlanga, a journalist with privately owned Heart and Soul Television, a part of Alpha Media Holdings (AMH), was detained on 24th<\/sup> February 2025 on incitement charges.<\/p>\n

His \u201ccrime\u201d was to interview Blessed Geza, the war veteran who popularly called for President Emmerson Mnangagwa\u2019s resignation.<\/p>\n

Arbitrary arrest and detention are a violation of Article 9 of the United Nations\u2019 Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), which reads, \u201cNo one shall be subjected to arbitrary arrest, detention, or exile\u201d.<\/p>\n

Article 9 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) further states that anyone arrested has the right to be brought promptly before a judge and should be released pending trial, unless there are good reasons to keep them in custody.<\/p>\n

Also, according to Section 50(1)(d) of the Constitution of Zimbabwe, bail is a constitutional right. Denial of bail should not be used to punish or pre-judge an accused, yet, 53 days after his detention and counting, Blessed Mhlanga has been denied bail thrice.<\/p>\n

When a person is in Blessed Mhlanga\u2019s predicament, they not only suffer physically and psychologically, but their finances are exhausted quickly, they lose earnings, and their families suffer big time as a result.<\/p>\n

The UK Chapter of Restoration of Human Rights (ROHR) Zimbabwe decided to mobilise funds to help Blessed Mhlanga\u2019s family. It appealed for donations\/contributions from its members. This evolved from a resolution passed in the Zoom meeting of the UK Chapter on 29th<\/sup> March 2025.<\/p>\n

The appeal went out on 29\/03\/2025 via WhatsApp, and \u00a3530 had been raised by 08\/04\/2025, thanks to the generosity of ROHR Zimbabwe members.<\/p>\n

We sent the \u00a3530 to Mrs Florence Mhlanga via Western Union on 08\/04\/2025. This was converted to USD 678.00, which she collected on 12\/04\/2025.<\/p>\n

We invited Mrs Mhlanga to a bespoke WhatsApp group for only those who contributed on Monday, 14\/04\/2025, and we were able to interact with her before excusing her on 17\/04\/2025.<\/p>\n

We shared the Western Union transfer details (MTCN) on the bespoke WhatsApp group.<\/p>\n

For transparency purposes, we also shared the list of contributors with Mrs Mhlanga.<\/p>\n

The following is the list of the ROHR Zimbabwe human rights activists who contributed to this fund;-<\/p>\n

BLESSED MHLANGA CONTRIBUTIONS UPDATE – As of 09:00 hrs Tuesday 08\/04\/2025.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Vongayi Mufara\u00a0 \u00a320
\nPanyika Karimanzira\u00a0 \u00a325
\nParadzai Mapfumo\u00a0 \u00a325
\nCharles Kanyimo\u00a0 \u00a310
\nAngeline Huni\u00a0 \u00a310
\nNolanga E Ndlovu\u00a0 \u00a320
\nTafadzwa Chivaura\u00a0 \u00a350
\nMollin Muteto \u00a310
\nGodfrey Mandibaya\u00a0 \u00a310
\nXolisani Masuku\u00a0 \u00a310
\nLilie Khanye\u00a0 \u00a320
\nOlivia Chamboko\u00a0 \u00a310
\nLilian Nleya \u00a310
\nSilvanos Mudzvova \u00a325
\nLorraine Zakeyo\u00a0 \u00a310
\nPaul Mukweza\u00a0 \u00a320
\nHarriet Ndlovu\u00a0 \u00a310
\nMarian Mangani\u00a0 \u00a320
\nSandra S Chidemo \u00a310
\nWeston Mupfururirwa \u00a315
\nFarisai Kapepa \u00a310
\nDelina Mutyambizi \u00a315
\nDickson Chikwizo \u00a310
\nMichelle Mpofu \u00a35
\nVengai Mutsawu \u00a35
\nEdineth Mtengwa\u00a0 \u00a320
\nRomancia Chiomba\u00a0 \u00a35
\nPrince Maisiri \u00a35
\nDulcie Munjeri \u00a310
\nMemory Kishindo \u00a35
\nLinda Mafu \u00a310
\nVelisiwe Ndlovu \u00a35
\nMellisa Mbavarira \u00a35
\nShingirayi Kandi \u00a35
\nThenjiwe Ndlovu \u00a310
\nAlvina Chibhamu \u00a320
\nPhylis Magejo \u00a35
\nPhyllis Chibanguza \u00a310
\nEmily Mafuwe \u00a320
\nGrace Makoni \u00a310<\/p>\n

Total = \u00a3530<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sent to Florence Mhlanga (Received USD 678.00) via Western Union on Tuesday, 08\/04\/2025.<\/p>\n

One of our members, Tawanda Matangambiri, contributed USD 10.00 via an ongoing GoFundMe which is a separate initiative.<\/p>\n

Message from Blessed Mhlanga and Family<\/p>\n

\u201cIn my darkest hour, in the worst of times, you have stood with me and my family. My wife has made me aware of your selfless sacrifices and compassion.
\n<\/em>It is these efforts from you that made me a journalist to speak for others and help build a selfless nation.
\n<\/em>Being in prison is expensive, not only financially but emotionally and to family support.
\n<\/em>Your contributions have lessened the burden on us.
\n<\/em>To all those who contributed, may God bless you, and thank you for the solidarity and advocacy.
\n<\/em>You are our family. <\/em><\/p>\n

With love
\n<\/em>Blessed and Florence Mhlanga and family\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

We appreciated that this appeal was done on short notice due to the urgency of the matter.<\/p>\n

Therefore, we extended the appeal to 30th April 2025 to give everyone a chance.<\/p>\n

If anyone wants to contribute, please transfer to the ROHR Account details as follows;-<\/p>\n

ROHR ZIMBABWE BANK DETAILS:-<\/strong>
\nAccount Name: RESTORATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS ZIMBABWE
\nSort Code: 23-05-80
\nAccount Number: 46330349<\/p>\n

Parallel to the fundraising effort, we advocated for Blessed Mhlanga’s release via our social media platforms.<\/p>\n

Below are some of the links to our posts;-<\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/share\/p\/1BkgDpsirb\/
\nhttps:\/\/www.facebook.com\/share\/p\/15vcgGLXrw\/
\nhttps:\/\/www.facebook.com\/share\/p\/1DgudeW6wR\/
\nhttps:\/\/www.facebook.com\/share\/p\/15kFTkXfEK\/
\nhttps:\/\/x.com\/ROHRZimbabweorg\/status\/1911340133099397616?t=nO9XiApt41wzvAyH4Kb6nQ&s=19
\nhttps:\/\/x.com\/rohrzimbabweorg\/status\/1912793686418522471?s=48<\/p>\n

The following is the list of the ROHR Zimbabwe human rights activists who contributed to round 2 of 2 of this fund;-<\/p>\n

Maruwiza Nkhambala \u00a310
\nTsitsi Margaret Nkosi \u00a320
\nRenee Brenda Langa \u00a310
\nPanyika Anselm Karimanzira \u00a310
\nFrazor Muzondo \u00a315
\nHenry Makambe \u00a35
\nWeston Mupfururirwa \u00a310
\nMollin Muteto \u00a310
\nRomancia Chiomba \u00a35
\nOmega Mpofu Kadengu \u00a310
\nDickson Chikwizo \u00a35
\nHarriet Ndlovu \u00a310
\nLorraine Zakeyo \u00a35
\nLilie Khanye \u00a320
\nShingirayi Kandi \u00a35
\nPraisego M Moyo \u00a310
\nTatenda Mupfururirwa \u00a310<\/p>\n

Round 2 of 2 Total = \u00a3245.00<\/strong>
\nSent it to Mrs Florence Mhlanga (Received USD 305.00) via Western Union on Thursday, 15 May 2025.<\/p>\n

All in all, in rounds 1 and 2 combined, we contributed and sent \u00a3775 (USD 983.00).<\/strong><\/p>\n

We invited Blessed Mhlanga to our bespoke WhatsApp group after his release from prison, where all those who contributed towards this fund had an opportunity to interact with him.<\/p>\n

He is a genuinely inspiring personality.<\/p>\n

Inserted by;-
\nInformation & Publicity Department
\nRestoration of Human Rights (ROHR) Zimbabwe
\nEmail: –\u00a0humanrights@rohr-zimbabwe.org<\/a>
\nMobile: – +447538534375<\/p>\n

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