Temba Mliswa arrested

Thandeka Moyo-Ndlovu, Chronicle Reporter
POLICE have arrested Norton Member of parliament Mr Temba Mliswa for holding press conference which is in contravention of Statutory Instrument 10 of 2021 which bars members of the public from gatherings in line with measures to stop the spread of Covid-19.

In a statement, national police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi said Mr Mliswa was arrested at his Borrowdale home around 2PM.

Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi

“The Zimbabwe Republic Police confirms the arrest of Norton Member of Parliament, Temba Mliswa at his Borrowdale home today in connection with contravening section 5(3)(a) of provisions of Public Health (COVID-19 Prevention, Containment and Treatment) (National Lockdown) (Consolidation and Amendment) Order, 2020, of Statutory Instrument 200/2020 as read with Statutory Instrument 10 of 2021, that is unlawful gathering, knowing that such gathering is prohibited,” said Ass Comm Nyathi.

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