Political Reporter

A simmering family dispute has erupted in Chiunye Village under Chief Matope as self-exiled politician, Saviour Kasukuwere and his brother, Danny Kasukuwere find themselves at odds with their nephew, Tatenda Maroodza over a grave situated in the Kasukuwere homestead.

According to a source familiar with the matter, the contentious grave belongs to Maroodza's mother, Locadia Maroodza, and has become a focal point of disagreement due to its alleged spiritual and political implications.

The source, speaking on condition of anonymity, revealed that spiritual advisors had advised Saviour that Locadia's grave was causing political misfortunes and recommended its exhumation.

Locardia, who was the sister of Kasukuwere's mother, passed away in 1994 and was buried at the Kasukuwere homestead. However, tensions escalated when Maroodza opposed the exhumation of his mother's grave.

“Maroodza was deeply angered by Kasukuweres' insistence on exhuming his mother's grave to the extent that he personally went to Kasukuwere's homestead and even resorted to firing gunshots in vehement protest," the source revealed.

Following the shooting incident, the matter was brought to the attention of Chiunye Village head, Kosias Kapfudza. However, attempts to mediate proved futile, as Kapfudza suggested that the Kasukuweres and Maroodza should resolve their differences at family level due to their familial ties.

The source further revealed that Maroodza had threatened to expose alleged dubious activities involving Saviour and his associates.

“Maroodza is threatening to expose some dirty deals between Kasukuwere and his associates if the Kasukuweres continue with their plans to exhume Locardia's grave. Maroodza possesses significant knowledge about Kasukuwere's affairs, given his involvement alongside his cousin, Cuthbert Musengezi, as Kasukuwere's runner boys,” said the source.

Meanwhile, reports have emerged of Saviour, through his brother Danny, conducting rituals at various graves on their homestead.