He was supporting Lucas Slavik’s bail application before
Justice Garainesu Mawadze at the High court in Masvingo yesterday.
Slavik who visited Zimbabwe as a tourist was arrested for
taking a video and charged with Section 31(a) 1 publishing false statement with
intention to incite the public. Masvingo Provincial Magistrate Franklin
Mkwananzi refused him bail and one of the reasons was that he will skip the
country.
Slavik has been in remand prison for two weeks from August
2 and has also been refusing food.
Slavik’s lawyer, Knowledge Mabvuure of Chihambakwe Law
Chambers initially argued that the law that his client is charged with no
longer existed and Police then changed the charge.
In the video Slavik allegedly recorded himself saying that
Zimbabwe cities have a critical shortage of electricity and water and Mabvuure
argues that the statement is not false.
He was arrested together with Tom Ssekamwa of Uganda who is
charged for violating the Censorship Act Chapter 26 1 (a) after he was found in
possession of a rubber penis toy. Ssekamwa was also denied bail.
Novak said the Embassy secured accommodation for Slavik at
their consulate, 15 Cambridge Road Unit 9 Newbridge in Harare and Ivan
Summerfield the honorary consulate of Czech Republic will be responsible for
his welfare.
The High Court would have the addresses verified and decide
on the bail on Tuesday. Masvingo Mirror
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