TOMORROW is supposed to be Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai’s biggest day since he lost his first wife Susan in a car accident in 2009, as he weds new spouse Elizabeth Macheka, but it now appears it might also be a day of political reckoning.
Instead of it being a day of popping champagne corks, celebrating life and enjoying with family, friends and relatives, it might prove to be a moment when the consequences of the premier’s mistakes or misdeeds catch up with him politically.
After riding out a disorienting storm prompted by his estranged “wife” Locardia Karimatsenga Tembo last week in her bid to stop his wedding to Macheka, Tsvangirai yesterday found himself in the middle of another sex scandal.
A South African woman, Nosipho Regina Shilubane, popped up from out of the blue, claiming she had also been promised marriage by the prime minister, hence his wedding to Macheka must be stopped until the air has been cleared.
Even without Tembo’s dramatic bid to stop the marriage to Macheka, Tsvangirai’s wedding was still going to be scandal-ridden, given how he was last year involved in a public row with the woman he “married” for just about a fortnight before dumping her, citing all sorts of grounds including shadowy interferences.
Quite apart from that, Macheka is the daughter of Zanu PF central committee member and former Chitungwiza mayor Joseph Macheka.
This has provoked controversy in certain circles.
Interestingly, Tembo was also coming from a Zanu PF-linked family, amid fears Tsvangirai would be compromised politically, right from his bedroom to the office where he is reportedly swarmed by teeming state agents in one form or another.
To make matters worse, Tsvangirai has since the death of Susan been linked to a harem of other women, including Arikana Chihombori, Aquilina Kayidza Pamberi, Leah Mhundwa and Loretta Nyathi, among others.
And all of sudden Shilubane emerged from the woodwork yesterday –– just 48 hours before the wedding!
There are many compelling issues of public interest which arise out of this saga: Tsvangirai’s personality, his temperament and judgement; not to mention his ability to organise himself and run his life.
So who is behind this Hollywood-style drama? There are also career-related issues at stake, including public trust, opinion, voters and elections, and ultimately the question: is he fit to govern?
It is quite possible –– in fact it is as clear as an azure sky of deepest summer –– that there are some dark forces behind this spectacle. Spooky forces are almost certainly pulling the strings behind this tragi-comedy.
Intelligence services are almost unquestionably involved. There is a script behind the theatre. “Honey traps” and sting operations have been used since time immemorial by intelligence operatives.
However, this argument is not sustainable because it wholly ignores the issue of Tsvangirai’s character and judgement.
It also presupposes he was not an active participant in all these affairs. Yet it is clear he has been involved by choice.
One is tempted to empathise with Tsvangirai.
He is largely a good guy but has serious limitations as a politician and leader. Of course, politicians in general are associated with dirty politics: political scandals involving power, sex and money –– and yes, lies.
Sex scandals can be destructive. In some cases, these scandals are so damaging, they can destroy careers, or even bring down governments.
They have brought down powerful politicians, movie actors, football stars and musicians all over the world. This is obviously something of an oversimplification: every politician’s scandal is different, and no one overarching theory can explain exactly how each plays out.
Indeed, some politicians have had their careers ended by such incidents as Tsvangirai is facing, while others have survived, and even gone on to become more popular than before.
Some find that voters are more forgiving than we expect, while others have been able to convince the public their accusers are politically motivated and have sinister agendas.
At the same time, some stories are simply too devastating to survive. But there are some contexts that determine whether a damaging event becomes politically fatal.
That said, the question here is: Will Tsvangirai survive this series of salacious sex scandals? If he does, is he fit to govern?
i seriously doubt if our dear premier is fit to govern given this
i think he will not win the elections. Not setting a good example at all.
Survive he may do but winning election i dont think so.
hapana nhunzi dzinomomotera pasinaronda,ini handidi kubikirwa sadza nemunhu anemaronda.PM becareful.
wateva th case using political power/influence/money etc. to use/abuse is nt acceptabl…wat r we supposed 2 learn frm an indecisive leader who is ruthless 2 women..thnk bout t ths way…dai umwe neumwe wevanasikana ava vakashandiswa ari wainzwa sei…wat do we learn frm a prime minister/leader who is into unprotectd “multi-partner” sex…ITS NOT SURPRISIN HE IS WILFULLY AND INTENTIONALLY SPREADIN TH VIRUS…!
All I can say is remember the UK’s Disrael vs. Palmerston election…This sting operation is playing straight into the hands of Tsvangirai..it says to all and sundry, the poor man is being hounded Ari Ben Menashe style (remember the treaon case?) Crestfallen all he needs say is; I I am not a God, I have human frailties. Losing Susan,my wife of 31 years who I know you also loved left me rudderless. My enemies have had their fun, now that I have found a life partner can we get on with the real issues of governance? After all this is the score isnt it?” The government media is helping him potray the widower who lost his wife suddenly and now he has been running around headless without an anchor. Now that he has found one, his enemies are out to get him. All you hear presently is, “Poor man, why dont they leave him alone?”, No one is calling him a randy bastard! If anything, he comes out like a poor man ( one of us) who lost his way and all these news headlines makes him a victim, a tag he has carried rather well to his advantage..
The question to ask is what do these guys who come with these idiotic schemes drink or smoke? Or is it a case of mixing medications? And they are, whats that word, strategists? Real geniuses, I say.
I agree with you totally. These media houses have become political houses. If we were to dig into the Zanupf as well as MDC Ncube camp are there no similar cases.
tsvangirai wateva theories that suggest u are framed are baseless. hunhu ubuntu hauna and l dnt think you are fit to lead vachamisa hewo mukana asi biti wakambozvitaura kuti mukuru uyu haana kufunda……akakura achirabwa nevasikana nhasi waita mari
The Premier should learn to accept his mistakes and make corrections instead of always blaming a third force does it mean that he is so gullible to be trapped by his political enemies right into his bedroom. That’s very scary a leader who cannot control his affairs imagine when he becomes the head of state can we entrust our security and secrets considering his gullibility. Foreign agents governments e.t.c. will have a party. What with his fascination with ZANU women. He should have divorced Locadia the customary not to keep hiding behind spooks.
Yours is an excellent point John, the PM should have closed this chapter with Locardia with a modicum of decorum befitting the office of the Prime Minister of the land and a president-in-waiting. But of course playing the victim has become his stock-in-trade and it appears to be a winning formula, why change it now? Rather it is these so-called strategists who open his opponents to this lethal fire-power of his and as a past master he milks it for what its worth; a tragic figure carrying the burden of persecution for Zimbabweans. If anything these so-called strategists devising this skull and dagger nauseating sequels should be fired. Instead of damaging the PM they glorify him indirectly with this monumental wholescale idiocy. The question is now that a wedding has taken place despite all their efforts, where to from here?
I hear you Chris, but I also think you read too much into conspiracy theories. The PM is human like all of us, he has his private life to live, he chooses who he wants to date, he opens his zip with his eyes wide open and his mind shut. Now you tell me this is all the work of the security agents? Most probably Morgan is your hero, but that should not cloud your thinking and blame others for the stupid actions of your hero. The truth of the matter is that your hero is a reckless, clueless opportunist who cannot be trusted to run the affairs of this great nation. He is another Idi Amin in the making, the British and their American cousins destroyed Uganda through such reckless experiments and now they are trying it on our country. Tsvangirai is not fit to run our beautiful Zimbabwe.
the pm lacks consistency.cannot stick to a decision as reflected in past as always claiming i was “misquoted” /mr denials.now he will claim he was not intimate with all these halots.i think he has been abusive.where has he been getting all the dollars to lure these.intelligence or no intelligence the pm plays himself into the game that his enemies love.but can he rise to presidency and rule impartially being the pervet he is.its hard to predict.Bob arova akahwanda,so remained clean.otherwise wish him a happy day.
Win a free and fair election against Mugabe,Yes,Tsvangirai will win but the next day after he is inaugurated the people will demand he steps down.Tsvangirai’s only job now is to deliver a new Zimbabwe and after that he must go.
The epitome of PM’s Party of “sexcellence, Moregirls Tsvangirai, Chinja Maisiro, Chinja
Save vazocheuka muridzo. tichaona wat hpns nxt yr bt thnk he shld step dwn f he wnts his party to win the presidency. n y r all the zim women he is linked to hv ties wi zanu, disturbing.
what or who tsvangirai screws is least of my worries. Zanu pf and their Mugabe should not or cannot claim the moral high ground. Mugabe mbune was bedding mukadzi wemunhu then Grace and how many times have Zimbabweans retained him in office?? Tsvangirai can have as many single ladies as he likes whether it taints his morality or not does not make zanu pf any better. What devil would you choose that bonks your relative or one that kills her? Certainly will have my relative screwed than killed whether she gets a kid or HIV that is better off than burying her 6 feet under never to see her again. For me zanu is wasting my time now is not the time to judge Tsvangirai’s morality, its the time to see if he can unseat Mugabe – so far so good screw on Save!
It’s time Morgan had a break and seriously reflect on his path since the death of Amai Tsvangirai, pass on the button stick if necessary. Let Iron lady Thokozani Khupe finish off the race
We as the voters need serious politicians Morgan needs to know that he is accountable to us as the voter and his behaviour is a clear sign that he is not yet ready for the big hot seat…..
Kana yamira haafungi Tsvangirai. Anofunga ne’pipe’ yake , ndakagara ndazviona. Vanhu vasina chikoro vagara vachizoratidza udofo especially on critical moments. Ita zvako danga revakadzi Tsvangirai. Solomon aiva nevakadzi vakawanda and maybe God him wisdom because of that. Maybe Mwari vachapawo Tsvangirai njere . Kikikikikiki….
nnnnnoooonnnoo nnnno nooo prime minister iz gr8,,,,, loverboy,,,,,
Morgan “LoverBoy” Tsvangirai
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Where are the women organizations?
Why do you keep silent when other women are being abused like this?
Are you also going to blame ZANU PF and CIO?
Do you not understand what abuse/humiliation is?
Is Morgan immune to critisim because is from the opposition?
come on women, lets hear your voices even if it means blaming some one.
I challenge reporters to go out and talk to these women organisations. We want to know their take on this Morgan sex scandals.I am sure its news worthy .
this man has the spirit of lust.he needs deliveres
This is NAZI style warfare,when you make a decision to take up arms against a regime or anyone who has mastered an art ,you need to seperate yourself from such a lifestyle.It was only to be for a short time until your dreams are realised inorder to do what u want.Now when you display such weaknesses in the face of vultures they will zero in on you and have a feast.This is what you(Tsvangirai) and your administration are failing to learn.As long as you show concern for the mandate of the people you will never go wrong.You are fighting against a party that sacrificed their lives for liberation and that is their meal ticket.When you started ,your ticket was on the grievance of the workers who trusted you as a Saviour for the masses but after you get your nose into the little power you possess ,your party splits,you allow infiltration, your MPS appear to be equally if not more corrupt.All you could have done was wait.Hapana anorambidza girlfriend but kana waakurova nyoro kwese kwese vanokutevera vanotii???
Morgan Tsvangirai must know that women and politics must be separatedThis time ttwork hard if MDC and Morgan are to win elections next year ZANU PF is a strong party.As Zimbabweans we want a regime change but voting for Morgan and his MDC is waste of vote considering that he does hv what it takes to be a leader to be trusted with a vote of a zimbabwean seeking a new democratic society.This is the right time for Morgan to leave the political landscape to solve his own domestic affirs.According to the MDC constitution Morgan term expired in 2008 so must leave the throne for better democratically oriented leaders to led the party to reconstruct and restructure the movement.Morgan can not be trusted as a leader coz he is weak willed and cnt make a decision solid enough to fulfil the aspirations of democratic citizen.WHAT HARM CAN THERE FOR US AS COUNTRY
Tsvangirai waiita kunge wakadzidza pasina. Wakarovesa hama dzedu nhasi iwe wopunjira kana pakurwa munhu akakurirwa ngaabvume vamugabe dzidzisa munin’ina wenyu kuti 32 makore haanga dzigoni mbabvu dzichinhete.