Inside Zimbabwe
September 2005
In a bid to destroy the powerbase of his opponents, Robert Mugabe is bulldozing thousands of slums. Secret footage shows the consequences of this policy.
A young boy flees the approaching bulldozer. Fire rages all around as house after house is reduced to rubble. These are the images President Mugabe doesn't want to you see. Millions have lost their homes in part of a bizarre national clean up campaign centred on demolishing Zimbabwe's slums. "Yes there is discomfort now, but discomfort in order to get comfort later," states Mugabe. But opponents are unconvinced. They believe the real aim of 'Operation Restore Order' is to destabilise opposition strongholds. "They are trying to move the electorate in the cities into rural areas where it is easy to manipulate or even abuse them," laments Jay Jay Sibanda. He was forced into exile after being arrested and tortured. Now, he's returning to Zimbabwe to secretly film what's happening in his homeland. Many families haven't received food supplies for weeks, supermarkets have nothing in stock and the queue for petrol lasts several days. Ordinary Zimbabweans are faced with a stark choice: exile if they leave or starvation and destitution if they remain.
Produced by ABC Australia
Distributed by Journeyman Pictures
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i am praying for the people of zimbabwe...... fight for democracy.... people aroundv the world are with you.......
Jay jay sounds well gathered, he is also eloquent
RIP Jay Jay--- you were a brave man. God bless you.
Shame...You get what you elect...he did this to your own people...SHAME !!!
This is monstrous.
GOD have mercy on Zimbabwe
one thing is hard for me to understand. why a woman or family that doesn't have a house ,a job ,struggling to have food on table for herself just decided is the right time to have more babies???I'm lost as african to comprehend this matter...i real need a woman's perspective on set think prioritize here...and i hope no one tray to use race on important of the question.
I' PRAYING
"Very chilly winters of Zimbabwe" - someones never been to Edinburgh
Whether in Africa under Mugabe, Asia under Mao or PolPot, Europe under Stalin, or now North America under Obama, Socialism always fails in the same way: seizure of private property, economic collapse & starvation, and brutal oppression.
@Masterkavi
9 жыл бұрын
I';m sorry, but you sound uneducated. Obama has done nothing socialist. Canada is far more Socialist than America, and many European states, such as Denmark and Sweden, are also far more socialist. The above mentioned nations are generally far happier, healthier, and more satisfied than Americans. Socialism, not having to worry about medical bills, knowing someone is there for you when you have some bad luck, knowing the government can act as a safety net due to successfully democratic socialism, it is a very positive thing. Obama is not a dictator. His socialist advances towards Obama care were flawed, but a small stumbling step in the right direction. Prosperous countries require better socialist advances under a potent democratic system, allowing for a health and happiness that Americans do not quite grasp.
@fojnica2226
9 жыл бұрын
Nex Tyrannis under obama rule you can find job everywhere,and dont compare africa or stalin with obama and america.....non sense
people who called for the downfall of Rhodesia should be ashamed of themselves, one thing that they won't be saying is how prosperous Zimbabwe is
@tanatswamaenda6724
Жыл бұрын
Freedom is better
Just like Pol Pot in the 70's - same policies.
Mugabe using north Korean tactics of a false projection of zimbabwe 😂😂😂😂
yeah..im from Botswana, that place is very peaceful, quite civilised, apart from the massive AIDS problem.
Even the border fences are destroyed. Well done, Bob!!
Good work City Council
Rhodesia never had apartheid
Any updates on where JJ is now?
sounds a lot like metal gear solid sound track
same things happen in America.
@okeleke1 someone who thinks!!! thank you power to the people
that is very sad
You know, that logic isn't half bad. Many whites were forced into neighboring Botswana and that country is now thriving despite that the soil isn't as fertile as in Rhodesia.
What goes around comes around.
@0fullthrottle0 but what was the plan anyway?
zimbabwe has a vast history that the world sould know about, before they start making comments. i want to know where the rest of the world was when zimbabweans were murdered, when nelson spent such a long time in prison, and south africans school children where murdered
that just took it too far........ Have you even been to zimbabwe??
they should have never ripped the houses down unless they had an alternative plan...
"there must be discomfort now, in order for there to be comfort later" - sounds like the words of Obama and his stimulus plan. Hope. Change. Trust me. Yes we can. Just say yes. Follow me.
i was living there while this was happening and i watched so many houses in mbare getting torn down and so many people getting beaten by the police and they called this Operation Muramba-tsvina. we could not even go to the shop with out knowing the zanu slogan
l remember when anna kajumulo Tibaijuka came to monitor the situation in zimbabwe that same year as a UN representative.......BADDEST SITUATION EVER
If they were a bunch of bullies, they'd have your ass for that.
@Bojaxs YES
It would be the greatest honour rightforkoff!
Why havent they rebelled yet ?
Mugabe was once a patriot and Zimbabwe's main cheerleader. But absolute power corrupts absolutely. this man hasn't heard the word no in 30 years
That was 12 years ago... fast forward to today, he's gone and a worst one is in...
there is no inferiority of any race there is only polarized interpretations so before we make any judgment lets rid ourselves of ignorance!!!
Armed struggle is only possible with arms. Zimbabweans have none. If you remember, mugabe confiscated the peoples weapons years ago. Before that people had their own guns etc. Now they have nothing. Problem is mugabe subtly and imperceptibly disarmed and gradually impoverished his people, now his grip is unassailable. Its easy to criticise Zimbabweans for doing nothing, but the only battle concievable there now is for each person to find something to eat day by day.
also queen lizzy of not-so great britain needs to get her diamonds from somewhere else & return to Zimbabwe control , the worlds richest diamond mines... but for lingering greed of former land invaders.
So brave jj
Leave them to their own demise - then civilization can return
God bless JJ.
Well you reap what you sow --wasn’t as bad as this when it was Rhodesia--yet they all hail Mugabe as a hero -funny way their minds work 🤔
@redpilledhispanic1239
3 жыл бұрын
Same as South Africa: once power was given to the Majority Black Population, the standard of living plummeted
I'M PRAYING
I'd like to see change in my country , His Excellency Mugabe must stand down gracefully & let the ppl decide of who will lead then on towards Zimbabwe 's future ..........................I won't denounce the goverment as I still have a lot of relatives living there in Bulawayo , Hwange & Victoria Falls ..... I miss my beloved Zimbabwe (Rhodesia:(
"Mugabe outfoxed them" omg thanks for the lols sir
ok, let's see. Black countries that are doing ok. Ghana, SA, Botswana, Nambia. as well as Tanzania and Kenya to some degree. It is not all bad.
lets be honest.some of those bulldozed houses were an eyesore especially the places in Mbare.crime was rife in such areas besides they didnt have legal rights to build houses on "their" lands.
Ain't nothing like a system going backwards, and the king living high on the hog! Gee, I wonder why they don't want cameras in their Country? Maybe they're camera shy there a.
U expect them to go out there without the prospect of gain? What do you think they are? Team America world police?
JJ is a TOOL.
zimbabwe must be like simcity and Mugabi is the player, he is doing bad you know
journeyman is former botha cameraman... not freedom of press like he would have you believe.
actually they did,and they are were houses built for these people who had their houses destroyed,and these people were given notices. who didnt know about the operation??but some people just chose to be ignorant!
I dont support how our government is running S.A, but they are doing a hell of a lot better that Zanu-Pf. 3/quarters of your problems will go if Zanu-pf just respect the will of the people and step down. There will be retribution soon for what Zunu have done, start fleeing because there are not going to be enough prisons in Zim.
I always thought that south africa and zimbabwe were different countries??? they have different presidents different politics??? Mandela was SA not Zim.
this world is a sick place. take look at this and south africa.. i think its good that videos on youtube gets noticed, i hope this one gets noticed and something is done to kick the shit out of that mugabe and bring in someone wtih common sense
very rude....
Mugabe aint no fool, he is amongst the richest IN that global monetary system, and lives in wealth akin to the british monarchy having fleeced his people (so he is a hypocrit!!). A true hero lives amongst, not above, his people.
what is Mugabe replacing these slums with ? Wouldn't this be a crime if he doesn't have better options .
Its despicable when a whiteman discriminates a blackman or an israel a palestinian but for a blackman(mugabe)to be against his own ppl,....i'm angry and speechless! 5 stars journeymanpictures!
Mugabe is doing a a great job keeping the British out of Zimbabwe. Mugabe has a big house, nice car and good food on daily bases, but for the people of the country that he is a president of, not so much.
Please provide evidence of slavery in Rhodesia.
@politedube55
3 ай бұрын
ZANU PF
@mrcrordry Of course it's illegal, I'm pretty sure it was illegal in Egypt, but they were successful. Zimbabweans need to stop being scared to fight for their rights, after all is he god ?
You can do something about Zimbabwe besides wring your hands. Please see video posted by Acts520.
No the people of Zim didnt take their land back, mugabe's cronies did. He just gave the farms away and now they turned to shit. You can't just give land to people who don't know how to properly run a succesful farm.
@gchijioke12 they cant if they do they will die sent to prison rebelling is a death sentence mugabe is going to die without paying for his crimes the world complains but does nothing every one who can remove mugabe doe snt live in zimbabwe only rural people live there who suport mugabe so morgan tsvaburai help him become president
@oct1984 Most people having sex without much thought about their offsprings or simply don't care much about the consequences. My great grandma had about 11 children, 7 dead the rest were illiterates, you can't blame her for this particular matter as she was a woman born in 1892 in China. I supposed it's a social-eco unawareness or more likely a myopia indifference towards their children.
Here's a test for truth and democracy, especially for pro-communist Mugabeans: if zimbabwe is flourishing and stable and productive...then let THE WORLDs cameras in (and without control / restrictions)....;-))
It is sad that you say that - there are plenty of white men that care and are capable of ruling in a decent benovlent manner.
who is destroing our planets clima, and much more?
Mugabe have blood in his hands as well, wake up!
Come catch me then Yank!
some shot Mugabe already!
@gchijioke12 go live there then you ll know what i mean most of the people live in other countrys if tsvagurai becomes president in 2011 cos they might be electoins then the country will be rebuild if mugabe is in power more and more will leave the country so thats why it keeps getting worse in zimbabwe every1 has basekally left and fighting him theys only going to be like 300 pple crime is low but rape is the only crime people do assasinating him well thats an idea
saaaaaad
Zimbabwe started from just soil so where does the world think it can have any economic feature. It is building the way it can and with no sactions it will make it since its already blessed by natural resorces. Its better to toil with one's means than being robbed and get looked from the back shoulder.Zimbabwe does not cross borders to sqash people, they sqash who ever wants to temper witth its insides.
So what you're saying is there are no Mugabe supporters there. Many of the homeless, suffering people in this video supported Mugabe when he wanted the whites off the farms. It was okay when it was the white man being chased out of his home and the house being burnt to the ground, but when it happened to theirs they cry. Shit happens in my opinion
@tanatswamaenda6724
Жыл бұрын
Land whites took with guns that's a major difference during the Lancaster house conference the British under Thacher promised funds to be given to compaset the farmers but Tony Blair broke britans word after 20 yrs something had to give
@fatimangara4538
Жыл бұрын
Let me tell you as a Hararean elsewhere we did not all support this bcz we knew that agriculture is Zimbabwe's breadwinner..Civilians are often blamed for decisions made by leaders..we even demonstrated in Harare over the years but who heard us..Very rarely are the masses listened to in African politics..it's sad but God knows how we all need his intervention
what?? your talking about peoples lives man....your sick
i didnt write that iv never watched this video in my life my stupid mate uses my account
Gukurahundi is good reason enough to hate this man. What do pro-Mugabe puppets have to say about that? Can you pro-Mugabe people really explain to me the reason as to why 20,000 Matabele people were killed?
This is exaggerated. Operation murambatsvina was to get rid of slums and not about politics. Please report balanced news.
Asia is not rich ? You crazy , europeans ruled big parts of asia for a long time , yet there are no such "scars" and hate is a big difference between asian and african colonialism . Things that europeans brought to Africa , everything , europeans ENDED the slave trade and gave africans all they could possibly give , from the alphabet , farming , power and knowledge to self govern , etc , europeans gave civilization to africa.
ZIMBABWE LOL
bull! how do you think the west got thier freedom?? throug blood and struggel! in the words of shakespears Cassius "i know where i shall wear my dagger then! for cassius will cassius form bondage deliver"
zimbabwe might die out in the next few decades. good
Hows that new form of freedom working for ya.....Rhodesia don't look so bad now does it....LOL :)
@jeffstarzw
5 жыл бұрын
Sorry if you are country-less today, but much better than the oppressive Smith Regime thank you...
Zimbabwe is a prime example of why independence was the worst thing that happened to Africa. But luckily if the Africans play their cards right, they can lure the Chinese in by giving them resources and then letting them colonize their lands so they can actually make good use of that place
can someone tell the old mugabe that he his wrecking havoc on his country? The bible tells us that we came to this world empty and we would leave the same way. does mugabe think his going to be a president when he dies? Certainly not in heaven may be somewhere else.
Life in ZimbabRuin.
Just being the whotes back
it doesn't matter black or white im white i'm from west and i'm white so stop being raceses
I wonder how much JJ got for his services. This documentary is stage managed.
@godfreykmahangate1191
4 ай бұрын
????? 😂😂😂
don't be so generilzing
mugabe is not the evil britain and the usa imposed sanctions on mugabe's country
@kassboganoubson108
9 жыл бұрын
getting rid of people who oppressed africans
@kassboganoubson108
9 жыл бұрын
no brit criminals that think they are africans
@zingbobular
8 жыл бұрын
+kassoum oubda paid 100 quadrillion dollars to post that
@americanreaper3760
6 жыл бұрын
kassbogan oubson you big dummy. Let me inform you that when the government goes around stealing land from people that were paying bank notes on the damnn land, it causes a domino effect. Civilized nations chose to put sanctions on Zimbabwe because of the screwed up tactics your dictator was using to gain the land. Also, in case you didn't know, foreign investors also will flee when a corrupt government just willy nilly starts taking shit. Grow up and open your eyes.
@americanreaper3760
6 жыл бұрын
kassbogan oubson just look what Mugabe is doing to his OWN PEOPLE!
I think this video exaggerates the situation because I am Zimbabwean and I know many people who are even well known activists against Mugabe and they can still cross through Beitbridge illegally. The illegal border crossing is done by those without Passports. It is also inconsistent, because the police just let him go. I don't believe he is a political activist. Seems he just didn't have money to visit his family. His claims are wild and not supported by any evidence. Kuitira mari, zvakaoma
This is a propaganda piece for white consumption.
@xyg6543
7 жыл бұрын
Of course it is... all of the poverty is 100% staged... dumbass!
Propaganda, propaganda, propaganda!
There is no proof for his claims. So embarrassing. This journalism is really below standard. The allegations are blown out of proportion. I don't support Mugabe but I know things were not that bad. Yes, there were problems but it didn't get to the point were it was dangerous to go back to visit.