The magistrate said while bail was a constitutional right,
unless there are compelling reasons, Machingauta was working together with Amos
Chibaya and it would be a cause of concern if he is released.
She said that the offence was committed via social media,
which can propagate violence and it should not be taken for granted. She said
that the State had proved that there were compelling reasons not to grant
Machingauta bail.
Machingauta was remanded in custody to August 30 for
routine remand.
Prosecutor Polite Chikiwa said between August 1 and 15 this
year, Machingauta connived with Chibaya and posted on Citizens Coalition for
Change (CCC) WhatsApp groups mobilising and inciting the public to engage in
violent activities.
Machingauta allegedly mobilised CCC members to barricade
roads as well as torch shops and burn tyres during the recently-concluded Sadc
Heads of State and Government Summit.
The State further alleged that as a result of the
incitement, riotous activists on August 16 barricaded and burnt tyres at
Mukonono Bridge along High Glen Road in Marimba, Harare.
On a different count, the State alleged that on August 15
this year, Machingauta assaulted detectives from the CID Law and Order
department.
The court heard that Machingauta allegedly became violent
and used abusive language against the law enforcement agents.
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