The Zimbabwe Miners Federation (ZMF) has strongly condemned the actions of a Chinese supervisor at Makanga Mine in Bindura for grossly mistreating workers.
By Rudairo Mapuranga
The condemnation comes after a disturbing video circulating on social media, purportedly showing two Zimbabwean workers being tortured by a Chinese supervisor who tied their hands to a front-end loader dish which the Chinese supervisors slowly raised, dangling the workers by a right and a left hand from an unspecified height. The other Chinese supervisor directed his companion in the heinous barbaric despicable act.
According to the ZMF Information Desk, “The Zimbabwe Miners Federation (ZMF) is incensed and appalled by the vile and savage attack on a Zimbabwean mine worker by a Chinese boss at Makanga Mine in Bindura. The shocking footage circulating shows the worker being subjected to cruel and inhumane treatment, tied up and hanged from a loader bucket like an animal.
“This barbaric act is a blatant violation of the Constitution of Zimbabwe, which guarantees the right to personal security and freedom from torture or cruel, inhumane, or degrading treatment or punishment (Section 53(1)). We will not stand idly while our members are subjected to such egregious abuse.
“ZMF vehemently condemns this despicable act and demands:
– The immediate arrest and prosecution of the Chinese boss responsible.
– A thorough investigation into the mine’s labour practices and swift action against any violations.
– Adequate support and compensation for the victim.
“We will not tolerate such blatant disregard for human rights and the rule of law! ZMF stands in solidarity with the victim and will fight tirelessly to ensure justice is served.”
Background
The incident, captured on video, reveals the Chinese boss at Makanga Mine brutally torturing a Zimbabwean worker accused of stealing diesel. The worker was tied up and hanged from a loader bucket, with other workers watching in horror. This brutal act has sparked widespread outrage and calls for immediate action, including the arrest and prosecution of the Chinese supervisor involved.
The video has ignited a wave of condemnation from various sectors, emphasizing the need for strict enforcement of labour rights and human dignity.
The ZMF’s call for justice underscores the urgent need to address worker mistreatment in the mining sector and ensure that such incidents are never repeated.
As the situation unfolds, all eyes are on the authorities to see how they will respond to this blatant violation of human rights at Makanga Mine. SEE the video below
