Zimbabweans Criticize Journalist Tafadzwa Jumo for Exposing Beitbridge Border Corruption in Carte Blanche Documentary

Zimbabweans Criticize Journalist Tafadzwa Jumo for Exposing Beitbridge Border Corruption in Carte Blanche Documentary

In a development sparking widespread outrage, Zimbabwean journalist Tafadzwa Jumo is facing severe criticism from his fellow countrymen after participating in an undercover documentary that exposed rampant corruption at the Beitbridge border post.

The investigation aired on Carte Blanche revealed a network of corrupt practices allowing undocumented foreign nationals to enter and remain in South Africa illegally.

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Carte Blanche Documentary Exposes Beitbridge Border Corruption 

The Carte Blanche documentary, featuring Jumo and an investigative team, delved into the illegal operations at Beitbridge, the primary border crossing between South Africa and Zimbabwe.

The team went undercover to expose a syndicate of bus drivers, immigration officers, and other officials who facilitate the illegal extension of stay for foreign nationals in South Africa. The practice, known as “buying days,” allows individuals to remain in the country beyond the legal 90-day limit by paying bribes of at least R800.

The investigation highlighted how bus conductors on long-distance routes from Pretoria to Beitbridge offer passengers the chance to purchase additional days, with corrupt officials ensuring that travellers bypass customs checks and remain in the country without proper documentation.

Public Backlash Against Tafadzwa Jumo

The documentary’s findings have ignited a storm of criticism on social media, with many Zimbabweans expressing outrage at Jumo’s involvement in the expose.

Netizens argue that the journalist should not have participated in revealing the corruption at the border post, especially since the investigation also showed how some Zimbabweans pay bribes to stay in South Africa illegally.

Others accused Jumo of betraying his fellow Zimbabweans, arguing that his participation in the documentary has put them at greater risk of stricter border controls and harsher penalties.

Here are some of the reactions;

@Abby Gail;

Tafadzwa musoro unenge bhatanati 😡

@Tonny RasVitah Tungadza;

Uyu ndiye munhu ane dzungu manje people are struggling out there and you expose that’s poor journalism nxaaa

@Nash Tongs

Saka kufukura then vanhu vonyimwa ma days vobatwa NE home affairs vodzoswa mofara kumwe kuda kunzi kugona basa kwachoso anoda kurohwa uyo

@Hon TG Mavhoko Mutoko North

Mhandu yemuZimbabwean mumwewo muZimbabwean, kutovaratidza maburi acho ose nhai.

Mixed Reactions to the Documentary

While Jumo’s involvement has been met with harsh criticism, there are also voices defending the importance of exposing corruption

@Miss Tate Official;

He’s just a journalist doing his job abeg

@ZIM24;

Thank you so much Tafadzwa that is called playing the watchdog role …to anyone who is against the documentary you’re wrong .. Support such initiatives such that corruption is tackled from all levels.. if the journalists become lapdogs mochema if they expose corruption MOTi kudzungaira y’all wrong support him and show some love ….

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