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Exiled music icon Thomas Mapfumo is demanding the return of his five vehicles seized by police in 2000, alleging the accusations against him were unfounded and politically motivated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“When they impounded my cars, the police claimed I had bought stolen cars,” Mapfumo said. “Surprisingly, George Shugo, who sold the cars to me, was never arrested. They seemed intent on punishing me for my criticism of Zanu PF.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mapfumo claims the continued persecution led him to flee Zimbabwe for the United States in 2004. “Due to continued persecution, I left Zimbabwe. My associate, Cuthbert Chirombo, was called to take the cars because no one had come forward to claim ownership. Unfortunately, when he returned, the cars were missing.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mapfumo is determined to reclaim his cars, saying, “I never stole cars, and no one was ever charged. I want my cars back, and the case is with my lawyers.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, Mapfumo is cautious, fearing a trap by the current regime. “My lawyer, Warara, said they want me to return to Zimbabwe and present my case. That could be a trap by Mnangagwa’s regime.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mapfumo maintains his criticism of the Mugabe regime led to his persecution and forced him to flee the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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