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News / NationalMohadi’s son evicts 21 familiesby Staff reporter2 hrs ago |224ViewsAt least 21 families have been left homeless and are sleeping in the open after being violently evicted from Arnold Farm in Mazowe, Mashonaland Central Province, in yet another politically charged land dispute.The eviction, which took place on Monday, saw families dumped along the Harare–Bindura Highway with their damaged belongings after their huts were set ablaze.The 1 245-hectare farm – also known as Manzou Farm, near Mazowe Dam – has long been associated with powerful political figures, including former First Lady Grace Mugabe, who in the past also tried to remove settlers from the land.Victims of the latest eviction described the ordeal as cruel and inhumane, saying they were given only minutes to pack their belongings before their homes were torched.”The eviction was so cruel.
We were told to remove our property within minutes,” said Pearson Tagara, one of the affected villagers.”Furniture like kitchen units, wardrobes and beds were damaged as we rushed to move. It’s heartbreaking.”The displaced families, including several children, are now stranded without shelter at the onset of the rainy season.Villagers have accused Vice-President Kembo Mohadi’s son, Mafenyadira, of orchestrating the evictions.
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