Zimbabwean situation so sad for the people

It remains to be seen if the new regime will bring change, writes Tshifhiwa Singo from Soshanguve.

Whoever thought this day would come? The mighty Robert Mugabe has fallen. The streets of Zimbabwe were filled with euphoria, just like the day Mugabe was inaugurated as the leader of Zimbabwe.

But this time the jubilation is about his exit. He has been at the helm of Zimbabwe for 37 years, older than South Africa’s democ- racy, but little can be said about the progress he has achieved for his country.

Zimbabweans, together with other African countries, can’t deny the fact that he was instrumental in ushering in what could have been a democratic country in 1980.

Mugabe’s reign turned into a nightmare for the citizens of his country. He trod on people’s rights just like his predecessors. He ignored the rule of law and oppressed his own people. The economy deteriorated.

For many, Mugabe’s rule has made them lose the meaning of family .. they are scattered all over the world in search of a better life.

The situation in Zimbabwe led to xenophobic attacks in South Africa when many Zimbabweans said they would rather die in SA than go back to their country.

Most Zimbabweans are forced into lesser paying jobs although they have qualifications that could have been instrumental in the development of their country.

It remains to be seen if new president Emmerson Mnangagwa will bring about the change that’s much needed for the citizens.