Caught in the Spotlight: Pearl Thusi’s Zimbabwe Trip Unraveled, Secrets and Sponsors Exposed
Just days after Pearl Thusi faced backlash for her trip to Zimbabwe, new revelations suggest that the media personality might not have been entirely truthful about the nature of her journey.
Together with fellow actors Sonia Mbele and Sello Maake kaNcube, Thusi visited South Africa’s neighbouring country, Zimbabwe. However, the trip stirred up questions and controversy when images circulated showing the trio alongside Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa while wearing scarves affiliated with Zanu-PF, the nation’s ruling political party.
Zimbabwean Journalist Challenges the Narrative
The story caught the attention of Zimbabwean journalist Hopewell Chin’ono, a vocal critic of Mnangagwa’s government. After delving into the matter, Chin’ono managed to obtain the full itinerary of Pearl Thusi’s trip. This documentation suggests that if Thusi had prior knowledge of the trip, her claims of ignorance might be unfounded.
Chin’ono shared his findings on social media, stating, “A South African celebrity who was on the ZANUPF propaganda tour, [Pearl Thusi] has been proved to have lied about not knowing that her group would meet ZANUPF politicians and go to State House. A media invite letter sent to them all shows that they knew they would meet Mnangagwa and ZANUPF officials.”
A South African celebrity who was on the ZANUPF propaganda tour @PearlThusi has been proved to have lied about not knowing that her group would meet ZANUPF politicians and go to State House.
A media invite letter send to them all shows that they knew that they would meet… pic.twitter.com/Zhw43nUdW9
— Hopewell Chin’ono (@daddyhope) August 18, 2023
Thusi is now facing allegations of dishonesty due to her initial statement, where she asserted she had no prior knowledge of the state dinner invitation and the politically charged context. She stated, “… they told us there was a gala dinner, a state visit. I will not apologize for anything; I will say I did not know that I was going to be at the state house and in a politically charged situation.”
Uncovering the Financial Backing
Further insight into the controversy reveals that controversial businessman Zunaid Moti also played a role in the trip. The leaked itinerary indicates that Moti, a close associate of Emmerson Mnangagwa, was present and financially supported the journey taken by Thusi and her celebrity companions.
As the debate surrounding Pearl Thusi’s Zimbabwe trip intensifies, the extent of her knowledge and involvement remains under scrutiny. The situation highlights the intersection of celebrities, politics, and international relations, sparking a broader discourse about transparency and accountability.
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