Give Simon “Dreadman” Mudekwa a phone call!

I just had word that Simon “Dreadman” Mudekwa, the President of the Zimbabwe Revolutionary Youth Movement, was arrested in South Africa while protesting outside the Chinese Embassy.

He is apparently, as we speak, locked up in Sunnyside Police Station - with his cell phone.

The guy who cryptically relayed the message thought it was very funny.

Simon is a fearless activist who will only be emboldened by this.

I emailed back a reply saying that Simon’s battery was going to go flat and his ear would be burning with the phone calls he was going to get, so please, don’t let me down!

Give him a call (we can’t) and let us know in the comments what’s up. Please give him a big cheer from all who love Zimbabwe and stand with him in Solidarity.

Cell phone number: + 27 (0)79 619 2955

10 Responses to “Give Simon “Dreadman” Mudekwa a phone call!”

scotchcart
April 25th, 2008 14:05
1

lol! Go Simon,but stay safe. We want you at the winner’s party!
anon ;)
April 25th, 2008 14:46
2

Sure this isn’t sabotage to block up his phone? Maybe he has some organising to do!
PAYG text sent so (hopefully) he knows we are thinking of him in solidarity. Will keep you posted if I hear anything back.
Go Simon!!
scotchcart
April 25th, 2008 15:18
3

I am not too mobile phone savvy. I know in some countries you can buy a phone card and then send the number of the card to the other person.

It doesn’t help with the battery, but he is likely to run out of shekels too!

Whoever visits him should remember to take a spare battery!
True Grit
April 25th, 2008 15:29
4

A ‘Cell Phone’ HaHa!
ZimboinNYC
April 25th, 2008 15:36
5

Tried to call. Phone went unanswered.
Rev Mufaro Stig Hove
April 25th, 2008 17:17
6

I’m the Patron of the said youths. Will update you as I investigate further.

Rev Mufaro Stig Hove.

Cell: 0791463039 RSA.
Andrew
April 26th, 2008 00:51
7

Rev Mufaro

Please let all in your movement know we are standing with them and will not give up the fight.

I guess most South Africans feel the same - just a pity our government is not on the same page.
Nyonii
April 26th, 2008 11:38
8

Why should a “Revolutionary Youth Movement” even exist in a proper democracy. This is just another non democratic organisation made up of the self appointed foisting their opinions on people who just want to get on with their lives in peace.

Compare the ANCYL, another organisation devoted to making trouble for everyone.
Rev Mufaro Stig Hove
April 26th, 2008 11:43
9

I managed just a few minutes ago to speak with the detained youths incl their President, Cde “Dreadman” through a window at Sunnyside Police Station. They are in very good spirits. I’ve yet to go to Attridgeville to see the others.

We only hope no-one will be deported.

For a technical report, please feel free to phone Gabriel Shumba on the cell 0726393795 even now!

More updates later.

Rev M S Hove. PATRON: ZIMBABWE REV YOUTHS!

http://www.zimfinalpush.blogspot.com
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