Police Dismisses Rumours of Public Gathering Ban Ahead of SADC Summit

Police Debunks Public Gathering Ban Rumours Ahead of SADC Summit

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has dismissed social media rumors claiming that the Government of Zimbabwe has banned public gatherings ahead of the upcoming Southern African Development Community (SADC) Summit.

Also Read: Zimbabwe Bans All Public Gatherings & Shows Ahead of SADC Summit, Fiesta Fiesta Show Postponed

Official Statement from ZRP

In an official statement, the ZRP refuted the allegations of a ban on public gatherings. The police labeled these claims as false and urged the public to disregard the misinformation.

“The Zimbabwe Republic Police dismisses social media postings alleging that the Government of Zimbabwe has banned or prohibited public
gatherings due to the forth coming Southern African Development
Community (SADC) Summit.
This is false. The public should dismiss this false information with the contempt it deserves.”

The police urged the public to adhere to national laws while engaging in various activities.

“The Zimbabwe Republic Police implores the public to observe the country’s laws whilst conducting various activities in order to assist in the maintenance of law and order.”

Event Cancellations and Postponements

The police statement comes after several event organizers announced the cancelation and the postponement of their events.

Notably, BraaiOutZW and Fiesta Fiesta have released statements announcing changes to their schedules.

BraaiOutZW Postpones Event

BraaiOutZW, which was initially scheduled for August 9-10, has been postponed to September 27-28.

In their statement, BraaiOutZW cited “unforeseen circumstances beyond their control” as the reason for the change. They also mentioned the SADC Summit as a factor in their decision, aiming to avoid any potential conflicts.

“Dear Valued BraaiOutZW Community,

We regret to inform you that the BraaiOutZW Friends Camp Adventure, previously scheduled for August 9-10 at Graceland Resort, Lake Chivero, has been postponed due to unforeseen circumstances beyond our control. A high-level SADC summit is taking place from August 10-17, and we have made the decision to reschedule our event to avoid any conflicts. We apologize for the inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding. Please be advised that the new dates are:
– Camp Adventure: Friday, September 27

– Braai Music Festival: Saturday, September 28

We are thrilled to confirm that Nkosazana daughter will be joining us for this weekend! All tickets purchased will remain valid for the rescheduled event.

As a token of apology for the inconvenience caused, we would like to offer all ticket holders: – A free pass to Graceland Resort – A free activity of your choice
Thank you for your continued support and cooperation,” reads the full statement.

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