“Mudhara aishingurudza vanhu ku police uyu but hapana chisingaperi.” (This man tormented people at the police, but nothing lasts forever.)
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A photo of retired Assistant Commissioner Crispen Makedenge, once a formidable figure in the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP), has resurfaced on social media, igniting fervent discussions.
The image, although not recent, captures the former head of the CID Law and Order Division in a state of decline, prompting reflections on justice, accountability, and spiritual repercussions.
Political analyst Pedzisai Ruhanya reignited memories of Makedenge’s controversial past by sharing the photo on X. The post quickly garnered a flurry of reactions, with users offering personal anecdotes and cautionary reflections.
“Came across this fella. If you know you know!!” he tweeted, alongside the image.
Journalist Chofamba Sithole recounted his unsettling encounter with Makedenge, stating,
“Makedaz! I had a memorably unsettling experience with him when I was news editor at The Mirror and Tawanda Majoni was arrested over a story. He had this aura of coldness, of lifelessness about him.”
Vincent Kahiya, also a journalist, shared his haunting memories:
“How can I ever forget the smell of Madison [cigarettes] during interrogations? He was methodical, almost detached in his actions.”
Reflecting on the past, Leonard Koni echoed the sentiments of many:
“Mudhara aishingurudza vanhu ku police uyu but hapana chisingaperi.” (This man tormented people at the police, but nothing lasts forever.)
User Masola Wa Dabu Dabu posed a thought-provoking question:
“Isn’t this ngozi or kutanda botso [atonement for wrongdoing], baba vairema kare kwavo?”
As the debate raged on, the photo became a cautionary tale for those in positions of power. Citizen Dhehwa warned,
“Inspector Makedenge was a law unto himself, but shiri inozongofa [everything will eventually end].”
Another user, @TinoMabwe, added,
“Makedenge’s downfall is proof that those who torment others in the name of authority will eventually face consequences.”
Although the photo is not current, its resurgence has sparked considerable debate among Zimbabweans. For many, it serves as a reminder of the enduring impact of one’s actions. As one user aptly noted,
“History remembers, even when people forget.”
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