VOX POP: A “coup de grace” for Zimbabwe?

RANDBURG – Local Zimbabwean nationals share their opinion on the supposed military coup in Zimbabwe.

November 17, 2017

Reuven Blignault 1 minute read

SANDILE NDLOVU: The situation must improve. Things used to be very nice. After the new constitution, the money dropped in value and people became poor. That was a horrible vote.

RANDBURG – It seems as if Zimbabwe’s Robert Mugabe’s 37-year hold on power is over.

According to some reports, Mugabe is under house arrest and military leaders, who snatched power from him on Wednesday, are part of the talks being held to form a transitional government.

News agencies like CNN reported that tanks were seen at key intersections in the capital of Harare, but otherwise, the streets have been quiet.

Mugabe’s decision to dump his vice president, a move widely seen as the first step in handing the reins of power over to his wife, seems to be the trigger that pushed the military to act.

How do some of the thousands of local Zimbabwean nationals feel about the “coup de grace” for Zimbabwe?

Some shared their opinions with the Randburg Sun.