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LESBURY FARM IN RUSAPE invaded, white commercial farmer Robert Smart, and multitudes of his workers were forced out
ZANU PF has distanced itself from last week’s farm invasions in Rusape that saw a white commercial farmer and multitudes of employees being violently evicted from their homes.
Manicaland deputy party provincial chairman Joseph Mujati said although the evictions at Lesbury Farm in Rusape were not fresh as the new farm owner – cleric Trevor Manhanga – was implementing a High Court order, Zanu PF was not involved.
“Zanu PF’s position remains that new land invasions are against the law and are, therefore, illegal and will not be tolerated,” Mujati said.
“Land reform in Zimbabwe is a continuous process and what was witnessed at Lesbury Farm should not be seen as a fresh farm invasion, but the enforcement of a High Court order by the Sheriff of the High Court.”
The farmer, Robert Smart, and his workers were forced out of their homes by armed police to pave way for Manhanga, who had been given the property by the government.
The police were supported by youths who allegedly assaulted some of the workers who tried to resist eviction. source newsday