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Harare Mayor Apologises For Awarding Himself Unlawful Perks And Benefits

1 month agoFri, 07 Feb 2025 08:12:04 GMT
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Harare Mayor Apologises For Awarding Himself Unlawful Perks And Benefits

Harare Mayor, Councillor Jacob Mafume, has apologised to residents for the poor services provided by the city council.

He also admitted to giving himself mayoral perks, like a house and vehicles, at the city’s expense, reported The Herald.

Mafume made the apology after being questioned by the Commission led by retired Justice Maphios Cheda about why he continued to receive large benefits, even though the city was struggling financially.

It was revealed that Mafume received a house on Drummond Chaplin Road in Milton Park as part of his mayoral perks and was even pushing for more.

While giving his testimony, the mayor defended his actions, saying the perks were allowed by law and were part of his position, though they were funded by ratepayers. He said:

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As per practice, a mayor is entitled to certain perks, and because the mayoral mansion is occupied, they had to look for alternative accommodation for me.

Retired Justice Cheda pointed out a circular from September 26, 2024, which cancelled several perks, including the mayor’s entitlement to accommodation.

Justice Cheda argued that a ceremonial mayor like Mafume should not receive large perks, such as a house and a vehicle.

Mafume argued that the circular could be interpreted in different ways. However, he later admitted that the perks were against the latest government directive. Said Mafume:

I am sorry that there is poor service delivery in the city. I would like to see things changing for ratepayers. I am sorry for the state that the city is in. I am prepared to start on a clean slate.

On Wednesday, Clr Mafume took the commission to the wrong home address in Greendale, claiming it was an honest error. He said:

As a public servant, I have always prioritized openness and accountability. The address mix-up was an honest mistake, and I fully recognize the importance of accuracy in these matters.

I have nothing to hide. I welcome any official verification processes and will continue to serve the people of Harare with integrity and honesty. My record is clear, and my focus remains on the well-being of our community.

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29 Comments

zunde · 1 month ago
sungayi mayor uyu apologising wont cut it kujeri straight kuba ka uku
Chief Doc Bonolo · 1 month ago
Arikunvuma corruption ngaaende kumusha Mr President,Munenge muchitukwa nekuda vanhu ivava
Tape · 1 month ago
a house in belvedere. a house in Glanedale. a house in Milton Park. a fleet of vehicles. umm fhis chap is amassing wealth
theLastAntKing · 1 month ago
all the people holding public office should be monitored & held accountable. From President to a school bursar. Mafume akutogadzirawo pension yake sezvaingoitwawo nana Tavengwa. I think mu Zimbabwe hamusisina vanoshandira vanhu nemwoyo wese, yangova mari pamberi
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saint · 1 month ago
He is corrupt Mafume must Go 🚶‍♂️
l second you! · 1 month ago
True that.
Cde Lootmore · 1 month ago
imposed by Tshabangu
lock him up · 1 month ago
how can anybody in their right mind ever trust a guy like this ? he is a petty criminal, nothing else !! lock him in a cell and throw away the cell !!
Botha · 1 month ago
Eheee hapana chisingadi kudya. Kkk uyu haasi we CCC here wadai kuuraya Harare kkk.Hanzi CHINJA Imiwe zvakaima
citizen · 1 month ago
What are you? U think you are God given.The law should take its course.**** Mafume.Prison doors are open for you.How many people lost their lives! How many are in dire situations because of Mafume.ZACC act professionally on this.lf you do it the proper way , you will unearth a lot abt this corrupt person.Ooh God where are ,your world is being destroyed by these devils.
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Patz · 1 month ago
Harare kaiwa kare nhasi angova mahumbwe kugara nemadho ti paside
Talent · 1 month ago
Apo aida kutipazira zimba hanzii hehehe kuma wetlands iye achiziva kuti ari pakadziya.
gumlaz · 1 month ago
munyika medu muno ndian asina corruption yacho iyoyo kungoti uyo abatwa chete moti munhu angabve kumusha ukoo kuuuya muharare kuzopusa kkk mnhu akatouya kotsvaga mari vazhinji vedu kuushaiwa chete mukana nxaaa
Mazuva · 1 month ago
Such corruption is reserved for the original Zanu Pf, not Zanu Pf Tshabangu. Ndimi mava kuitwa example yokuti Zanu inorwisa corruption, iyo ichisunga Zanu Pf Tshabangu chete. Isu tinoti no to corruption by whoever in Zimbabwe.
𝕮𝖆𝖓𝖉𝖎𝖉 𝕿𝖆𝖑𝖐 · 1 month ago
𝙎𝙖𝙠𝙖 20:30 𝙖𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙢𝙤, 𝙃𝙖𝙧𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙮𝙚𝙨𝙚 𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙣𝙜𝙚 𝙮𝙖𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙙𝙖 𝙢𝙪𝙝𝙤𝙢𝙬𝙚 𝙢𝙖𝙠𝙚 𝙠𝙖...𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙨𝙚 𝙏𝙨𝙝𝙖𝙗𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙪 𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙖𝙨𝙞𝙩𝙚𝙨!
🤔 · 1 month ago
Saka ngaabviswe ka andi tiri kut pasi necorruption hr3 zvino iyo imbavha ngaabviswe kana kuenda kujeri nkt hatidi vanhu vanobira veruzhinji
chigananda refu · 1 month ago
in proper democracies he should have resigned by lack of integrity.how can a whole mayir remain in office after giving a wrong address
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Ediots · 1 month ago
kaMbavha kaImp ako
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· 1 month ago
30 minutes wakamira pamutsetse wekuvhota kuvhotera ma **** akadai
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Popularity · 1 month ago
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Wrong password · 1 month ago
Tshabangu product
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Sir African · 1 month ago
If his conscience is correct he must resign as he has confirmed himself a liar and a dishonest person
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do4 · 1 month ago
who is occupying the mayors mansion yet he/she is not mayor???apology for stealing/breaking the law??insane.
Antman · 1 month ago
So Mayor's are allowed to brake the law and start on a clean slate when ****s hits the fan or when their dirty laundry in out in the open
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mculi nthube · 1 month ago
Jobo jobo jobo kujoborwa nejongwe

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