I won’t complicate things further (because indeed the conversation about sexual orientation and gender identity and expression is complex), because my intention is to make clear that while men – as a generality – are a privileged group in society, there are men – who by virtue of being gay, or trans, or from a marginalised race, tribe or class – may not enjoy the same privileges as say, a cis-gender heteronormative man from a dominant race, tribe or class. My response was as follows; “Men are free game. Wiwa spent a month and a few days at Chikurubi Maximum prison last year and is on bail on charges of trying to incite citizens to rise against an elected government. Required fields are marked *. Women on the other hand, and I know this from experience, get called ‘Gonyeti’ (a haulage truck) or have comments passed about their sexual prowess by virtue of their size. The meeting was... Mzansi is in mourning after the death of veteran actor Menzi Ngubane, with social media flooded with tributes on Saturday evening. Job Sikhala ARRESTED ZRP has charged Zengeza West MP Hon. MDC vice Chairman Job Wiwa Sikhala can be arrested anytime for allegedly twitting an incident which happened in town where a police officer baton-sticked a mother with a baby at her back in a Harare taxi rank. Staff Reporter 4101 posts 1 comments. He is attending at the police station with his lawyer. The response was succinct; after all there is only so much you can say within a 280-character limit. While both players (Mendy has reportedly also stated his support for Silva) and their coach may shirk this incident off as nothing more than mere banter between two teammates and friends, I do not see it that way. If anything, Sikhala may have gained a few new followers and raised his profile a little bit through his fashion faux pas. MDC Alliance national deputy chairperson Job Sikhala Job Sikhala has arrived at the Harare Magistrate Court where is expected to appear before the court. Truth be known, I even visited Sikhala’s Twitter profile to look for any old tweets that I … One such person was, Job “Wiwa” Sikhala, known for his fiery attacks against Zanu PF for its ruinous policies and he stood out as one of the most outspoken politicians in the opposition. MDC Alliance vice-chairman and spokesperson of the 31st of July Movement, Job […] HARARE – Job Sikhala, the vice chairman of the Nelson Chamisa led Movement for Democratic Change Alliance (MDC-Alliance) has been arrested. Sooner or later you will hear they are investigating Justice Ndewere for this and that.” I will give you a prime example for comparison, and to illustrate what I mean. As part of his bail conditions, Sikhala has been barred from posting audios, videos on any social media platforms inciting violence and not to address any gatherings or … Earlier today, however, someone asked me a question that I feel is important to unpack further. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. About a week ago, Manchester City player, Bernardo Silva, entered the controversy of race and racist depictions of blackness by posting a tweet in which he likened his teammate, Benjamin Mendy, to a Spanish chocolate brand’s mascot which – with its brown skin and protrusive red lips – is reminiscent of late 19th to early 20th century depictions of the Golliwog. 12:58 There is no evidence before the court that Sikhala knew the police were looking for him. What’s this got to do with Bernardo Silva? And so he is “free game” in the sense that his authority and position of influence is really under no real threat if I – or many others – laugh at his suit (a suit alleged to have cost US$350 at that!). And while yes, women are not a homogeneous group of people and present their own set of complexities and differences, I would generally not promote humorous denigration of another woman’s body and that woman’s choices with it, for reasons very similar to those that I explained in the example of Silva and Mendy. Truth be known, I even visited Sikhala’s Twitter profile to look for any old tweets that I could quote with a witticism or two about his wardrobe malfunction. Speaking in an interview with NewsDay senior reporter Moses Matenga, Sikhala, who turned 48 on Friday, said the MDC should not continue expending its energy on petty fights but on fighting dictatorship in Zimbabwe. Sikhala who enjoys a huge following is on a 24-hour surveillance by the state security agents who fear his capacity to lead street protests. And so when I say, “Men are free game”, I say so with the caveat that even though patriarchy most often privileges men, the type of manhood that enjoys the largest share of this is cis-gender and heteronormative; in other words, men whose gender identity (the social construction of gender and how it is expressed) corresponds with their sex (the genitals and genetic compositions that are often used to define whether one is female, male or intersex). Job Sikhala with subverting constitutional government as defined in section 22(2)(a)(iii) of the Criminal Law (Codification&Reform) Act for allegedly advocating for the overthrowing … I wouldn’t be surprised if she suffers for it. 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Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp Telegram Print. Firebrand politician and MDC Alliance Vice Chairman Job Sikhala has been arrested.He was reportedly arrested in the Harare Magistrates Court where he was part of the legal team representing Hopewell Chin’ono.He is being represented by Jeremiah Bhamu Sikhala was yesterday arrested in Tynwald, Harare, after several days of evading law enforcement agencies who were keen to interview him on allegations of inciting public violence. âI am a lawyer and I watch closely what I twit. As the context, changes, however, so too does the political lens. Chin’ono and Sikhala were both remanded to today for ruling on their bail hearings. And so to be political in other ways – even as we sometimes proclaim that the personal is political – is disregarded and overlooked. There is no law which was broken by that twitter. I have even shared some of them on my Facebook wall for my friends who might have been missing out on the action on Twitter. Manchester City’s Head Coach, Pep Guardiola has also come out in support of Silva stating that he and Mendy “are like brothers” and that Silva (who is Portuguese) proves his internationality (which, one must interpret, disproves his eligibility to be racist) through his ability to speak five languages. Your email address will not be published. The MDC Alliance also confirmed Sikhala’s arrest on its Twitter handle saying. Police spokesman, Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi did respond to inquiries from Zimbabwe Observer about Sikhala’s alleged impending arrest. The short answer to that is that is to ask yourself how many a time a man with Sikhala’s physique is referred to as “Boss” or “Chef” for his perceived abundance of wealth and prosperity (the big man is eating well in a difficult economy). 2,310 2 minutes read. zimbabwevoice_1 Send an email February 5, 2021. Details to follow.” Party spokesperson, Ms Fadzai Mahere, told the media yesterday that indeed, Sikhala had been nabbed. Feminism is my primary lens of political analysis. MDC Alliance deputy chairman Job Sikhala has appealed to Glen View South MP Vincent Tsvangirai (MDC-T) to back off and stop picking up fights with “elder” politicians like … To give you context, Martin Luther King Jr’s famous ‘I Have A Dream’ speech was only delivered in 1963, and almost 60 years later still serves as a template for the dream for racial integration and an end to racism for many. Returning to the Twitter exchange about ‘turning the tables’ and having a woman’s dressing scrutinised, my response is pretty clear. These people have nothing to do during the lockdown period,â charged Wiwa, who is also a top Harare lawyer who has not yet lost any court case. The waistcoat – or bustier, or corset, or back brace as it has been derisively referred to – sits precariously and tightly above a drooping pot belly. The Football Association, has however, stated that the tweet has brought the game into disrepute and that Silva may face a lengthy ban as a result. “Yes, Sikhala was arrested today (yesterday) in Tynwald North where he was in hiding. When you do things against the system’s wishes, the system finds something to hit you with. MDC Alliance vice-chairman Job Sikhala has warned the late MDC founding president Morgan Tsvangirai’s son, Vincent, against picking up […] “I hope you won’t get pressed when some idiots say unflattering stuff about how some women dress, etc,” they tweeted to me. Struggle for a better Zimbabwe, in motion, in safe hands- Job Sikhala . HARARE – MDC Alliance vice-chairperson Job Sikhala was arrested Saturday and charged with publishing falsehoods and promoting public violence – the same charges laid against journalist Hopewell Chin’ono after the two allegedly claimed on social media that a police officer had fatally assaulted a baby strapped to its mother’s back in Harare. by Admin / No Comments at March 11, 2021 Women do not enjoy the same societal privilege as men in Zimbabwean society. Opposition MDC Alliance Vice Chairman Job Sikhala in leg irons and journalist Hopewell Chin’ono arrive at the Harare Magistrates Court on Tuesday. But it was also brief because my politics are quite clear about when I will laugh at something and when I will rail against it. Job Sikhala By Mutsa Makuvaza. Anytime munokwanisa kuvingwa navakomana kuzokusungayi over that issue,â reads part of the alert sent to Sikhala. The issue supersedes whatever understandings of race and racism that Mendy and Silva may privately share because of its public nature and potential to become viral and normalised. Banter, even between friends, can be racist; just as it can be misogynistic, homophobic or tribalist. Prev Post PIC of the day : Airforce bae sets social media ablaze. This is, after all, what it means to be a political being; to constantly be shifting one’s lens and perspective to suit the conditions under which one is experiencing a situation. Job Sikhala’s HIV test generates more heat and less light.