Staff Reporter

Bulawayo residents, angered by the conduct of Tendy Three Investments (TTI), have vowed to intensify demonstrations, this time targeting the Bulawayo City Council (BCC).

The company, responsible for managing the city’s traffic, stands accused of harassing motorists and employing rude marshals.

On 21 November 2024, a group of youths, mostly driving Honda Fit vehicles, staged a flash demonstration outside City Hall, protesting against alleged corruption involving City councillors and the reckless clamping of cars by TTI.
In a convoy of seven vehicles, the demonstrators displayed placards with bold messages such as, “Let’s fight corruption in Bulawayo,” “One thing for sure, to hell with CCC,” “Bulawayo is zero-tolerant to corruption,” “Asifuni bumbulu, no to CCC,” and “Citizens Coalition for Corruption.”

The convoy attracted the attention of shoppers and council employees as they circled the City Hall roundabout, honking their horns loudly.
“Enough is enough! We are tired of this corruption by these councillors who are supposed to shun such vices,” declared one demonstrator.

The group accused city councillors of benefiting financially from the TTI deal at the expense of residents and vowed to increase the pressure in the coming days.
Speaking to the Harare Post, one motorist, identified as Thabani Moyo, said residents are fed up with TTI’s conduct.
“We are not happy with the way TTI operates. Their marshals are rude, and the reckless clamping of cars is unacceptable. We want the council to reverse this deal with TTI immediately,” he said.

Another motorist, Sibusiso Dube, echoed similar sentiments accusing BCC of complicity in the problem.
"The councillors are corrupt, and they are benefiting from this TTI deal. Meanwhile, we, the residents, are the ones suffering. We are calling on the council to act responsibly and prioritize the interests of the people,” he said.

Another protester, only identified as Mandla, was adamant that the demonstrations would not stop until TTI was removed from Bulawayo.
"We will not rest until TTI is gone. What we need is a proper parking management company with marshals who respect motorists and the people of Bulawayo,” he said.

The demonstrators revealed plans for larger protests in the coming days, promising that the number of participants would be significantly higher.
They emphasized their determination to fight corruption and ensure accountability from the city’s leadership.
The ongoing demonstrations underscore growing tensions between residents and the BCC over TTI’s operations, with mounting calls for a review of the controversial traffic management contract.