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Home 9 Media Violation 9 Police withdraw summons against HSTV journalist

Police withdraw summons against HSTV journalist

18 Feb, 2025

What happened

Three people armed with pistols reportedly visited Heart and Soul TV (HSTV) in Harare on 17 February 2025 looking for journalist Blessed Mhlanga.

In a post on the X platform (formerly Twitter) on 17 February 2025, Mhlanga said:

“It’s not a laughing matter at all. Three persons armed with pistols came to my office this morning looking for me.”

“They did not say why they needed me. Then minutes later, I got a call inviting me to Law and Order. I will be presenting myself to the police with my lawyers 2mrw (tomorrow).”

However, his lawyer Chris Mhike, said he contacted the police over the matter and was told the summons had been withdrawn.

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Those affected:
journalist Blessed Mhlanga
Number affected:
1
Perpetrators:
Zimbabwe Republic Police
Types of actors:
Quasi-state
Location:
Harare