CCC Politician Murisi Zwizwai Dies Weeks After Being Nominated By Tshabangu

CCC Politician Murisi Zwizwai Dies Weeks After Being Nominated By Tshabangu

In a tragic development, veteran opposition politician and former Harare Central Member of Parliament Murisi Zwizwai has died.

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Zwizwai’s Checkered Political Legacy

At the time of his death, Zwizwai was one of five candidates nominated to fill vacancies in the Zimbabwean Senate. These vacancies arose after the recall of five Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) senators by Sengezo Tshabangu, who claims to be the interim secretary-general of the CCC party.

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Confirmation of Zwizwai’s Death

While details surrounding his death remain scarce, the sad news was confirmed by renowned journalist Hopewell Chin’ono. Taking to his verified X (formerly Twitter), Chin’ono shared,

“Zimbabwean opposition politician and former Harare Central MP, Murisi Zwizwai has died.”

Also read: Behind the Curtain: Sengezo Tshabangu Unmasks Architects Behind Massive CCC MP and Councillor Recalls

Condolences Pour in As Murisi Zwizwai Dies

In the comments section, Zimbabweans expressed their condolences to Zwizwai’s family. Some messages included:

@andilempofuu:

Aawh life iyi ka? Met him recently pa Zindoga tikambotaura one or two dzemusangano. Guy looked very stressed in his mind. Sounded resigned not sure for ini? 😖 RIP Cde Zvizayi we meet the other end.

@FumaiGavin:

Endorse Tshabangu then you might never tweet again – not sure what to say here:

Afa wanaka or good riddance of..

Whatever the majority is saying here I say so also

@ammijuneinvest1:

The opposition family does not check each other ,how come some folks are also asking a journalist of how he died and was he ever sick aaaaaa .May His soul rest in peace

@FinexNdhlovu:

Very very sad, indeed. I knew Murisi from high school—Rio Tinto Zhombe High. And at UZ again. May his soul rest in peace.

@Gandanhamozw:

Haaaa serious here? What happened to him? May his soul rest in peace.

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