Zimbabwe's controversial 'Patriotic act', in a country with a history of abuses of individual freedoms, will further undermine the right to freedom of expression enshrined in the constitution, writes Tinashe Sithole. | TC_Africa
governing democratic elections also emphasise the importance of freedom of expression. Zimbabwe is a member of the grouping.
Sadly, both the African Union and the Southern African Development Community have failed to prevail on Zanu-PF to uphold the human rights of Zimbabweans.Civil society organisations need to collaborate with media outlets to show the act’s potential impact on society. That way, the public will get a broader understanding of the act’s negative effects. That might spur Zimbabweans to challenge the oppressive act, and defend their individual and collective liberties.
Social media could be pivotal in mobilising resistance to the Patriotic Act. Twitter, Facebook and WhatsApp have proven effective in disseminating information and rallying public opinion against oppression in Zimbabwe. There is also a need for active citizen participation to resist the Patriotic Act.
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