WHAT does the law say when someone voluntarily announces in public that she is smoking marijuana and drinking Bronco (Broncleer)? “Taitomborova mahard drugs but tiku elevator ndosaka takumwa bronco and next year yacho tenge takusatomwa Bronco racho. “Amai vangu havatomborwadziwe nazvo nekuti vanoziva kuti ndaitombovhura hombe,” she said.
Her statements celebrating drugs use have raised questions about the boundaries of freedom of speech, the role of the law and the responsibility of public figures in influencing young audiences. Legal experts say that openly admitting addiction is not necessarily a crime on its own. Zimbabwe’s Dangerous Drugs Act criminalises the possession and use of substances such as marijuana (mbanje) unless a special government licence is obtained, mainly for commercial or research purposes.
Some believe her actions appear to place her “above the law,” while others see her public admissions as a cry for help. “It is deeply concerning that someone with such a bad history and is on WANTED list in South Africa is behaving as if she is untouchable simply because no action has been taken against her. “What is even more troubling is the apparent support from some officials, who continue to invite such a person to major events.
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“It may be time for the relevant authorities to take a closer look at this situation before it escalates further. No one should feel above the law or beyond accountability.
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