INJURED University of Zimbabwe student Tapiwa Gava, who was assaulted during Student Representative Council Elections (SRC) which were held in early November received a lifeline and had his treatment catered for by well wishers.
He is currently undergoing pyschiotherapy sesions at a local medical institution.
Gava, a member of Zimbabwe Congress of Students Union which is believed to be affiliated to the ruling Zanu PF ,was allegedly assaulted by hired bouncers.
The bouncers are believed to have been hired by Zimbabwe National Students Union, a students’ body believed to be affiliated to Movement for Democratic Change which is led by Nelson Chamisa .
Gava received the assistance from Zanu PF youth league member Justice Matsatsira and the party’s Secretary for Administration in the Youth League Tendai Chirau.
Speaking to Zim Morning Post this week, Matsatsira condemned the violence which took place at UZ.
“We urge our students to do their politics in a peaceful way, these acts of violence should be condemned in the strongest terms.
“It is also our duty as elders to help the victims of violence that is why we had to put hands together to help our young brother, ” said Matsatsira
Matsatsira called young people to heed the call of peace which is always preached by President Emmerson Mnangagwa.
” I urge young people to heed the call of peace by His Excellency, the acts of violence are archaic and violence does not have place in this day and age, “ added Matsatsira.
