The latest to be struck is the Maredza family in Village
Chitupa near Firomumwe School who were told to pay US$30 for three graves that
were to be unveiled today.
A family member, Maggie Maredza refused to comment on the
matter for fear that her family would be victimised.
“Who told you about that? Please don’t drag me into that
because you will expose my family. Where are we going to stay if we are evicted
out of our home?” protested Maggie.
One of Chief Chitsa’s aides, Phineas Mutandiro confirmed
that he needed to collect US$30 from the family for the Chief. He however, said
the family will not be forced to part with their money. He also said that a
family can negotiate for lower fees.
The Mirror is told that after a meeting with Mutandiro, the Maredza family
pleaded for a payment plan as they cannot raise the money at once because of
the debilitating drought affecting the area which is in Agricultural region 5.
Chief Chitsa accused The Mirror of always writing negative
stories about him. He said that he would not speak to the newspaper in future
and professed ignorance about the US$30 issue.
“I am not aware of what you are talking about. I no longer
want to talk to anyone from your organisation, you always cover me negatively.
Leave me in peace, I am sick and tired of your bad publicity about me,” said
Chief Chitsa.
Recently the chief’s council wrote a letter against
Chitsa’s abuse of villagers. A senior lawyer in Masvingo said villagers must
report the chief to court.
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