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Blessed Mhlanga seeks ConCourt intervention
Mhlanga, who is represented by lawyers Chris Mhike and Doug Coltart, said the section under which he is charged imposed an unfair burden on journalists.
By Desmond Chingarande
15h ago
Human Rights Watch calls for journo Mhlanga’s release
HStv is the online broadcast arm of Alpha Media Holdings, publishers of the NewsDay, The Standard, Zimbabwe Independent and Southern Eye.
By Takudzwanashe Mangongera and Lawrence Maphosa
Mar. 28, 2025
High Court denies journalist Mhlanga bail
HIGH Court judge Justice Gibson Mandaza yesterday denied an application for bail by HStv senior journalist Blessed Mhlanga.
By Rejoice Phiri
Mar. 22, 2025
Lawyer protests classification of Blessed Mhlanga docket as security risk
However, magistrate Isheanesu Matova responded that it was just an administrative purpose.
By Online Reporter
Mar. 14, 2025
Blessed Mhlanga bail hearing put on hold again
Justice Mandaza said he would advise of the new date for the bail hearing after reviewing the defence's request for electronic and video recording
By Desmond Chingarande
Mar. 12, 2025
Blessed Mhlanga’s bail hearing postponed to Wednesday
The ruling means that Mhlanga will spend another two nights in remand prison, where he has been since he was arrested two weeks ago on charges of inciting violence.
By Staff Reporter
Mar. 10, 2025
Blessed Mhlanga’s bail application postponed to Wednesday.
He was denied bail by magistrate Farai Gwitima on claims that he was likely to interfere with witnesses.
By Staff Reporter
Mar. 10, 2025
Mhlanga takes freedom bid to High Court
Mhlanga’s legal team, led by Chris Mhike of Atherstone & Cook, filed an appeal yesterday arguing that there were no compelling reasons for his continued detention.
By Rejoice Phiri
Mar. 8, 2025
Mhlanga detention: Anatomy of shrinking democratic space
His incarceration is an attack on democracy itself, and it must not be allowed to stand.
By Faith Zaba
Mar. 7, 2025
