ZANU PF BLAST CHINONO, JONAS,MATINYARE
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Kandishaya Blasts Rutendo Matinyarare, Says ZANU PF Is Not an Online Scheme
ZANU PF Youth League Deputy Political Commissar Taurai Kandishaya has launched a scathing attack on political commentator Rutendo Matinyarare, warning that the ruling party is not an “online scheme” where individuals can gain instant recognition or access to internal structures through social media activism.
Kandishaya said many people misunderstand how the party operates, stressing that membership and influence within ZANU PF are built over time through commitment, ideological grounding and participation in party processes — not through public commentary or online mobilisation.
He argued that the party has always had a diverse and skilled membership base, dismissing the notion that new entrants bring unique abilities that the organisation lacks.
In his remarks, Kandishaya drew parallels between Matinyarare and journalist Hopewell Chin’ono, claiming both initially supported ZANU PF online believing their contributions would earn them recognition, before turning against the party when their expectations were not met.
He further compared Matinyarare to Tinashe Jonasi, alleging that Jonasi had previously praised the party and the President while seeking visibility, only to later criticise the organisation after feeling sidelined.
“ZANU PF existed long before many of these voices emerged online and will continue to exist without them,” Kandishaya said, adding that the party would not grant “strangers” access to its membership structures simply because of their public support.
He maintained that while ZANU PF welcomes contributions from supporters, internal processes and consultations remain central to decision-making and mobilisation.
