1] Was reflecting ageless wisdom shared by our now fallen gentle giant, Dr Magaisa, regarding that statement by Prof Madhuku.
Three statements kept coming to my mind:
a. Law of unintended consequences
b. Who put the tortoise on the lamppost?
c. Missing the forest for the tree.
Three statements kept coming to my mind:
a. Law of unintended consequences
b. Who put the tortoise on the lamppost?
c. Missing the forest for the tree.
2] Missing the forest for the tree.
When someone does that, they simply fail to neither understand nor appreciate a larger situation, by concentrating on a few parts of it.
That has been the case with those focusing on how Prof Madhuku says Sikhala et al are political prisoners
When someone does that, they simply fail to neither understand nor appreciate a larger situation, by concentrating on a few parts of it.
That has been the case with those focusing on how Prof Madhuku says Sikhala et al are political prisoners
3] Yes Prof Madhuku is spot on. The #Nyatsime16 are all political prisoners, being deliberately punished through prolonged pre-trial detention.
Prof doesn't unearth something unknown, by that particular submission.
It is an open secret, consistently established by many citizens.
Prof doesn't unearth something unknown, by that particular submission.
It is an open secret, consistently established by many citizens.
4] Fixating on that submission, and using it as a way of rationalizing Prof Madhuku's panacea to this troubling predicament, is how many are missing the forest for that tree.
It's noteworthy, how Prof Madhuku used that to come across as someone who means well, yet he doesn't.
It's noteworthy, how Prof Madhuku used that to come across as someone who means well, yet he doesn't.
5] Whose tortoise is it anyway?
When one listens to Prof Madhuku, paying attention to what he actually doesn't say, it's clear that he was doing Mr Mnangagwa's bidding.
Prof Madhuku, is simply Mr Mnangagwa's latest willing instrument, to try & drag Adv Chamisa, to POLAD.
When one listens to Prof Madhuku, paying attention to what he actually doesn't say, it's clear that he was doing Mr Mnangagwa's bidding.
Prof Madhuku, is simply Mr Mnangagwa's latest willing instrument, to try & drag Adv Chamisa, to POLAD.
6] Mr Mnangagwa is troubled by how much POLAD has failed to attract attention, neither locally nor internationally.
POLAD's biggest problem is both it's composition, and those conspicuous by their absence.
Consequently, it hasn't given Mr Mnangagwa the validation he craves.
POLAD's biggest problem is both it's composition, and those conspicuous by their absence.
Consequently, it hasn't given Mr Mnangagwa the validation he craves.
7] So when Prof Madhuku asks Adv Chamisa, or CCC, to "negotiate" Wiwa's release, he's fully aware that negotiations are a "give and take" affair.
Put differently, what will Chamisa give the other negotiating partner (Mr Mnangagwa), in exchange for the freedom of the #Nyatsime16?
Put differently, what will Chamisa give the other negotiating partner (Mr Mnangagwa), in exchange for the freedom of the #Nyatsime16?
8] By constantly referencing to 'dialogue' & how 'POLAD can resolve any political differences', Prof Madhuku is exposing his actual agenda.
He even attempts to guilt-trip Adv Chamisa, accusing him of insensitivity, and sitting on a solution to Wiwa's plight, i.e, joining POLAD.
He even attempts to guilt-trip Adv Chamisa, accusing him of insensitivity, and sitting on a solution to Wiwa's plight, i.e, joining POLAD.
9] The law of unintended consequences
That statement explains a scenario wherein a course of action has results that are not part of the actor's purpose
Put differently, a purposeful action actually results in unintended or unforeseen consequences
Prof Madhuku did exactly that
That statement explains a scenario wherein a course of action has results that are not part of the actor's purpose
Put differently, a purposeful action actually results in unintended or unforeseen consequences
Prof Madhuku did exactly that
10] Prof Madhuku deliberately projects Mr Mnangagwa & his state functionaries in the judiciary system, as useful solutions to the political persecution of the #Nyatsime16
For Prof Madhuku, Mr Mnangagwa can be engaged so as to intervein, pardon and/or free innocent citizens.
For Prof Madhuku, Mr Mnangagwa can be engaged so as to intervein, pardon and/or free innocent citizens.
11] The unintended consequence of Prof's submission, is exposing our judiciary capture (both open secrets).
Prof, historically synonymous with accusing NC of hypocritically castigating our judiciary, only when he loses cases, unwittingly admits use of lawfare against #Nyatsime16
Prof, historically synonymous with accusing NC of hypocritically castigating our judiciary, only when he loses cases, unwittingly admits use of lawfare against #Nyatsime16
12] Is it sustainable, projecting Mr Mnangagwa as a solution to this predicament, while at the same time admitting that the #Nyatsime16 are political prisoners?
Doesn't it follow that they are victims of the scheming of a political competitor, whom Blair allegedly called Agnes?
Doesn't it follow that they are victims of the scheming of a political competitor, whom Blair allegedly called Agnes?
13] I would however understand if someone felt that there isn't too high a price to pay, to help free the #Nyatsime16, even if it means 'merely joining POLAD'.
It's an expression of desperation for the freedom and well-being of the #Nyatsime16, a feeling I totally share.
It's an expression of desperation for the freedom and well-being of the #Nyatsime16, a feeling I totally share.
14] Equally, I would understand if someone argued that Mr Mnangagwa should be engaged so that the #Nyatsime16 are freed, at the very least, on bail.
Again, it's an expression of desperation, which again, I totally share.
This case has dragged for far too long, and it's painful.
Again, it's an expression of desperation, which again, I totally share.
This case has dragged for far too long, and it's painful.
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15] However, in all this, it shouldn't be lost on anyone, that the #Nyatsime16 are innocent citizens.
As it currently stands, the abuse of their civil rights, particularly bail, is an indictment on Mr Mnangagwa, as HOS, even if he isn't involved in their political persecution.
As it currently stands, the abuse of their civil rights, particularly bail, is an indictment on Mr Mnangagwa, as HOS, even if he isn't involved in their political persecution.
16] Secondly, the sustainable solution to this problem, is demanding that the hidden hand of the regime looses its grip on the judiciary.
Asking for a tighter grip, through some presidential involvement, doesn't resolve the fundamental challenge being faced
It only sustains it
Asking for a tighter grip, through some presidential involvement, doesn't resolve the fundamental challenge being faced
It only sustains it
17] As for the continued desperation to drag Adv Chamisa to POLAD, it equally doesn't resolve our challenges.
Should that happen, his position as leader of the alternative will be tainted, his voice drowned, & we can just as well come to terms with a full-fledged dictatorship.
Should that happen, his position as leader of the alternative will be tainted, his voice drowned, & we can just as well come to terms with a full-fledged dictatorship.
18] Yet I remain pained
The predicament of the #Nyatsime16 really needs resolving
It's a dangerous precedent, when a regime begins finding comfort in continously abusing innocent citizens, without anyone activating a timeous remedy
To that end, something has to give
enkosi!!
The predicament of the #Nyatsime16 really needs resolving
It's a dangerous precedent, when a regime begins finding comfort in continously abusing innocent citizens, without anyone activating a timeous remedy
To that end, something has to give
enkosi!!
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