National Director of Zimbabwe Peace Project ,Jestina Mukoko, In Conversation with Trevor

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  • In this episode, Trevor sits down with Jestina Mukoko, National Director of the Zimbabwe Peace Project. They discuss her torture, the police's involvement in abductions and torture of certain members of society and many more.
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Komentáře • 225

  • @AfroWisdomVault
    @AfroWisdomVault Před 3 lety +8

    I idolized her from a young age..., I remember saying when I grow up I want to be Jestina Mukoko back then she was the news anchor on ZBC. I wish to meet my idol in person some day

  • @MrArthurbanks
    @MrArthurbanks Před 3 lety +14

    Bless you Mama Mukoko and Taku, my brother. It’s so unimaginable what you went through as a family. Not all heroes wear a cape!

  • @Pfumoreropa
    @Pfumoreropa Před 3 lety +13

    Trevor is such a great listener and an amazing conversationalist. Thank you Jestina for sharing your story.
    This regime is evil

  • @stephenmanjoro1104
    @stephenmanjoro1104 Před 3 lety +5

    Great work Trevor. Jestina's story is inspirational towards a strong will to survive the brutal dictatorship in Zimbabwe...

  • @nickposh2557
    @nickposh2557 Před 2 lety +10

    I lost my wife,my brother, brother in law and numerous other close relations due to the regime's heavy handedness, what Jestina went through is heart rending. Why I watched it through defies logic,I shed tears of undescribable pain,tears of retrospection.

    • @nikuvriggington911
      @nikuvriggington911 Před rokem +1

      If that happened to me, I wouldn't be alive today - asi ndainge ndisingafe ndega, pamwe Zimbabwe ingatodai yakasununguka right now.

    • @sifisosithole7656
      @sifisosithole7656 Před rokem

      ZANU PF is full of people who cannot differentiate between an animal and a human being. Once we have a new and people-oriented, we will sll need to be assisted to re-adjust.
      Thank God you are still alive. You are a very very strong woman.
      Thank you very much Trevor for your gentleness. I believe that conversation is therapeutic. Zvinochemedza 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭.

    • @ronitad2123
      @ronitad2123 Před 10 měsíci

      ⁠@@sifisosithole7656why do Zimbabweans celebrate ZPF? Is this normal?

    • @tonderaimurwira7351
      @tonderaimurwira7351 Před 8 měsíci

      May you find healing from a higher power

  • @Naphirispeshari
    @Naphirispeshari Před 3 lety +18

    The brutality that she went through exudes a strong woman.. A powerful woman. She went through the deep and came out even stronger. God bless her.

  • @tonderaigwarega3129
    @tonderaigwarega3129 Před 3 lety +12

    She is inspiration to me and fellow young Zimbabweans ...
    God bless her and may she continue doing great work for Zimbabwe
    Bringing in change

  • @shirleygeza5677
    @shirleygeza5677 Před 3 lety +3

    Growing up at Lobengula west. I watched the news just to marvel at your beauty. You God' child and the chosen one. Thank you for the work you do.May God bless you abundantly 👏👏👏

  • @marg86
    @marg86 Před 3 lety +20

    This conversation though 😭😭 I am in awe of this woman.
    On another note, Trevor please put these on podcast.

  • @lovenessmukumbuzi6880
    @lovenessmukumbuzi6880 Před 3 lety +6

    What an inspirational woman. You are a shining example of a strong woman Jessie! You refused to be broken. Instead you rose like a phoenix!

  • @tapiwanashejames8468
    @tapiwanashejames8468 Před 3 lety +19

    @Trevor Ncube, you are documenting conversations that will forever reflect the Zimbabwe that many people seem to omit. Thank you very much for such work. Jestina remains a strong woman.

  • @mukundutsitsi8126
    @mukundutsitsi8126 Před 3 lety +4

    The strength, the resilience, determination and big heart exuded by Jestina ummmm powerful!!!lrespect you woman!!!!

  • @zakaroyalty62
    @zakaroyalty62 Před 3 lety +9

    Thanks Jestina for putting forward a cogent, well put & very persuasive case. Trevor, you’re such a celebrated & accomplished interviewer 👏🏾!
    The torturous ordeal you endured was so dehumanising, totally deplorable & anything so abhorrent, unacceptable & shouldn’t be allowed to happen in any sane society!

  • @paulinejackson7562
    @paulinejackson7562 Před 3 lety +4

    Painful experience. My Form 1 history teacher at Matinunura High. Can't help tears trickling down my cheeks. I love you more

  • @ish1330
    @ish1330 Před 3 lety +21

    l would imagine they did more to her, she is probably minimizing things what happens for her dignity. This regime is heartless for sure.

  • @mucharuzamukoni1652
    @mucharuzamukoni1652 Před 3 lety +10

    I feel like crying, so painful, you are such a strong woman.

  • @0bertmatiyenga329
    @0bertmatiyenga329 Před 3 lety +6

    The allegory of the 'Elephant Tree ' has taught me something today. Thanks so much . May you continue to heal. I also applaud you for the honest, motherly assessment of the impact of all this had on your son. Hats off to you.

  • @vanzskies89
    @vanzskies89 Před 3 lety +9

    I have always liked this lady, Jestina we love you, an inspiration and please stay strong. God bless you.

  • @jmukba
    @jmukba Před 3 lety +5

    Jestina Mukoko a legend in the newsroom and what a resilient individual I’m humbled but God is faithful and nothing is impossible it is well whatever is meant for you will prevail nobody can deem your light 💡 sis Welldone for all you are doing 👏🙏❤️😇

  • @phathisanincube3185
    @phathisanincube3185 Před 3 lety +9

    A force to be reckoned with, you are an amazing woman . You are an inspiration to many.

  • @chipo5942
    @chipo5942 Před 3 lety +5

    Her excellency JM just resurrected SUPERP QUALITY in Zim. Tried to break you, but instead you broke through, undeniable genius!👩‍🎓
    Hero...is an understatement!
    Trevor keep it up!

  • @SharonLindelwa104
    @SharonLindelwa104 Před 3 lety +10

    This conversation brought a realization of how lucky some of us are, born free. However, we need to soldier on and fight the battles of the day. Fight against corruption that is weighing down our economy

    • @fidelisfugeti2348
      @fidelisfugeti2348 Před 3 lety

      i don't think we are lucky , considering that Jestina was tortured in 2008 (independence was achieved in 1980) and the system that tormented her is still operating to this present day. We are still faced with the same realities that she faced eg the Joana Mamombe scenario.

  • @dubejulius1801
    @dubejulius1801 Před 3 lety +2

    Trevor thanks to bring this wonderful woman. She is strong she is likeJoice mujuru powerful heart vision about our country let keep on praying God never forsake his people let remember children of Israel

  • @TendaSithole
    @TendaSithole Před 3 lety +8

    I believe stalwarts like this fine lady allow the African story to be one of nobility and resilience rather than the victimhood narrative that is dictated to us. She stands purposefully as a giant in the face of the evil that prevails in our day. To God be the glory.

  • @elvismudzengerere2093
    @elvismudzengerere2093 Před 6 měsíci +1

    As a kid watching the news in the 90s, i loved Jestina Mukoko and i thought she was the most beautiful woman in Zim. I admire her courage and resilience

  • @nyashamugumbate9973
    @nyashamugumbate9973 Před 3 lety +5

    If so many women in Top positions in our country were like you ...We would be somewhere ...You stand for the Truth

  • @crlynchazita1185
    @crlynchazita1185 Před 3 lety +3

    I’m in tears watching this
    You are a strong woman & I would love to meet you one day & tell you how much of an inspiration you are to many of us 🙏🏾

  • @rudodorahchipendo8087
    @rudodorahchipendo8087 Před 3 lety +3

    Truly what doesn't kill you makes you stronger, I'm touched by your experiences dear. Your resilience is inspiring & we thank God who made it possible for you to tell the story yourself. Love you Jestina.

  • @invalidcode21
    @invalidcode21 Před 3 lety +5

    Thanks for the interview Trevor, inspired by Jestina since I was a little girl when she read the news

  • @tutsiraimwanaka780
    @tutsiraimwanaka780 Před 2 lety +2

    Just bought the book. Cant wait to read it.
    This brand of Zimbabweans is long gone. What an interview. Kudos to both of you

  • @innocentmadanhire2391
    @innocentmadanhire2391 Před 3 lety +8

    Jestina's story is painful but with its own beauty at its end, Trevor thanks for bringing a balance in your Conversations. You bring folks from different walk of life. I am waiting for a time when your show grow to have different topics from social, economic/finance, edu, youths... Good luck

  • @kaie7308
    @kaie7308 Před 3 lety +10

    Thank you for this interview, it made realize that most of us bury our heads and try to simply try to survive or escape the situation in our country without lifting a finger to change the situation, hence we have become accustomed to injustice, intimidation and corruption. Thank you for being the woman that you are!!!

  • @felixmukapa9927
    @felixmukapa9927 Před 3 lety +3

    A true fighter Jestina you went thru hell on Earth my sister ,but eish your strength is an envy for many,to Trevor thank you for bringing a powerful voice on this lovely show kip it up my brither

  • @dephinecee8815
    @dephinecee8815 Před 3 lety +7

    Beautiful Jestina.I remember when she used to be a newsreader at ZBC. Long live Jestina.may those who tormented you rot in helltogether with their families

    • @sirrramones3472
      @sirrramones3472 Před 3 lety

      You are already in, what has their families have to do with this?

    • @hermisphasha5404
      @hermisphasha5404 Před rokem

      Most cases such people they terroriser their own families, let the evil doers face the almighty ,I might say

  • @sisahncube
    @sisahncube Před 3 lety +2

    Wow wow what a strong woman she is, she went through the furnace and came out stronger 💪 thank you Trevor for that inspiring interview.

  • @innocentmadanhire2391
    @innocentmadanhire2391 Před 3 lety +24

    Trevor, this story made me cry ..... what a painful experience! who are those "animals" who torture people like that?

    • @brendonmartin9737
      @brendonmartin9737 Před 3 lety +4

      Apparently there’s no gross human rights abuse in Zimbabwe also citizens fake their abductions , that’s the answer from the ruling government. Listening to Jestina Mukoko ordeal makes one to stop to breath ,what about the unreported world of the people of Zimbabwe , very sad indeed

    • @innocentmadanhire2391
      @innocentmadanhire2391 Před 3 lety +2

      @@brendonmartin9737 you are correct, it is us the youths who should re-write the story , sad stories which define our nation.

    • @brendonmartin9737
      @brendonmartin9737 Před 3 lety +2

      @@innocentmadanhire2391 I have just watched on bbc world demolitions happening in the city of Harare similar to the old clean up the trash from the Robert Mugabe era. This is the so called new dispensation that is still operating like Mr Mugabe even worse than him. As much Mugabe was cruel he was a little bit civilised in his thinking.

    • @innocentmadanhire2391
      @innocentmadanhire2391 Před 3 lety +1

      @@brendonmartin9737 it's sad that repression is being as a tool to find political mileage and the Corona virus as the shield where the "killers" are hiding. it is sad that fellow countrymen are after weak compatriots. Thank you for having a look on how an average Zimbabwean is living-Torture!

    • @ronitad2123
      @ronitad2123 Před 10 měsíci

      @@brendonmartin9737that’s a gvmt that has a record of having staged a genocide & didn’t admit they had done so. The whole world knew - ZPF doesn’t give a damn. What’s shocking me is why do Zbweans allow this to happen? Why do they celebrate, dance around & ululate for ZPF? Is that normal? Why ignore this inhumanity 😉

  • @pearl5565
    @pearl5565 Před 3 lety +5

    This is so painful , sis Jessie. I pray that God the Holy Spirit comforts you. I really do.

  • @sheltonmapfumo5537
    @sheltonmapfumo5537 Před 3 lety +10

    No wonder our problems as a country are worse, evils done by some people in gvt are a curse

  • @rufarodeshe7179
    @rufarodeshe7179 Před 3 lety +11

    This made me cry. Thank you Jestina for being such an iron woman.

  • @normanmunyedza2105
    @normanmunyedza2105 Před 3 lety +7

    To continue supporting a regime which inflicts such treatment on its citizens is being complicit.

  • @user-oj6sq9pq5r
    @user-oj6sq9pq5r Před 3 měsíci

    Thank you Lord Jesus for blessing Zimbabwe with courageous women like Mai Jestina Mukoko and many others who have stood for truth and refusing to be silenced

  • @prudencempofu8933
    @prudencempofu8933 Před 3 lety +3

    My mind goes to thousands of families who were tortured during Gukurahundi and were traumatized for years… they were not lucky to get therapy or anything like that.. yaaa okuyi zanu lokhe kubusa

  • @passmorematizha5097
    @passmorematizha5097 Před 3 lety +6

    What really drives some people to be so cruel
    This level of cruelty is just too much

  • @chefpedro5311
    @chefpedro5311 Před 3 lety +5

    Mr Trevor . We want Jonathan moyo to cme for interview please

  • @tineyishoko2343
    @tineyishoko2343 Před 3 lety +2

    You are a strong woman Jestina.
    One day justice will be served.

  • @tawandamataka133
    @tawandamataka133 Před 3 lety +4

    This is painful. I salute you Jestina and Trevor. The struggle will continue until they fall. You give us the courage to soldier on in our smaller ways. These looters have no mercy. You have written history. Those who tortured you shall know no peace. God will punish them. We owe you for the courage and the never tiring spirit.

  • @lawrencemotsi4882
    @lawrencemotsi4882 Před 3 lety +4

    we were together at Fletcher 1987-88

  • @yeukaigandiwa70
    @yeukaigandiwa70 Před 3 lety +3

    Moving story imagine those heartless people are somebody's husband ,dad and a son ,after beating someone to death and you still have guts to go home and face your family shame on them those animals

  • @cassandramayo8577
    @cassandramayo8577 Před 3 lety +2

    This interview made me really sad! Kudos to you Jestina for standing strong in Zimbabwe and telling your story!

  • @donaldchetse4849
    @donaldchetse4849 Před 3 lety +2

    Trevor you are the best such a calm gentleman! Good interviews keep this up!

  • @rudonyabako2816
    @rudonyabako2816 Před 3 lety +1

    What a strong woman you are. One who doesn't give up despite your horrible experience. I am proud of you.

  • @daddyteddy85
    @daddyteddy85 Před 3 lety +6

    Trevor you should have asked how she feels about Jonathan Moyo...That man ..If there is mercy from heaven he must NEVER receive any..he attacked her and defended her disapperance for months

  • @netsayimisingarabwi8856
    @netsayimisingarabwi8856 Před 3 lety +1

    You are an inspiration to women Jestina. Very courageous indeed. You have a unique strong Fibre.

  • @qiniselapossentindlovu4918

    A painful story for a woman, mother and working female professional, all Zimbabwean female need to know how vulnerable they are under the present rule. an unfair experience to children of activists, the pain and trauma is not told by them; it is their parents who became heroes or heroines what about the pain they bear and what kind of people do they became years later? Will they not turn to be like people who tortured their mothers, if they are not followed. Jestina mukoko thank for the bravery to tell the story and the story of your son's pain and your mother's pain; you have told our story.

  • @melissapenyai
    @melissapenyai Před 3 lety +2

    This is a very painful story. Mama Jestina your resilience is an inspiration to us young women

  • @gibsonmakamure9415
    @gibsonmakamure9415 Před 3 lety +3

    The cruelty by Zanu pf is unmatched. Some people are not human beings, they are beasts. Really the dehumanisation by Zanu pf is evil. This is really painful.

  • @manashemusiq85
    @manashemusiq85 Před 3 lety +1

    This is so saddening. You are a great woman Jestina. I'm Inspired

  • @shadreckhandsen819
    @shadreckhandsen819 Před 3 lety +1

    Wow I would like to thank you Trevor for this episode inini hangu ndadzidza zvakawanda from her story

  • @dadiraidera8185
    @dadiraidera8185 Před 3 lety +1

    thank you for everything what you did jestner it's all about god you're a fully herorian

  • @annamubaiwa1414
    @annamubaiwa1414 Před 3 lety +2

    Jestina Mukoko you are my Heroine. One day all this too will go away. Resist dictatorship and register to vote so that all this will not happen to your children

  • @tw1g700
    @tw1g700 Před 3 lety +3

    Thanks Trevor, great show

  • @in-thegarden
    @in-thegarden Před 3 lety +1

    Takudzwa is a son to be proud of, a true gentleman. God bless you and your beautiful mom.

  • @maritadee9233
    @maritadee9233 Před 3 lety +3

    This is sad to listen to. The gravel moment when you speak about ‘something leaving your body’ you were dissociating from reality to protect yourself as a coping mechanism. You are a strong woman.

  • @dubejulius1801
    @dubejulius1801 Před 3 lety +3

    Am sorry again cause l have being painting all the shona speaking with the same brush since l started following Ami Mujuru and l realise most of them are not bad people lets unite and build our country and the future of our kids we have nice country

  • @harare767
    @harare767 Před 10 měsíci

    Respect and Love to you Lady Jestina. You are a hero to many of us Zimbos.

  • @74tawa
    @74tawa Před 3 lety +1

    @Trevor Ncube you are bringing up inspiration to many.

  • @rojamillerover
    @rojamillerover Před 3 lety +4

    Oh wow, l was wondering where Jestina mukoko was or if she was still alive

  • @admirari1
    @admirari1 Před 3 lety +2

    Thank you Sir for this interview,i can relate to all that she is saying.i was a victim of abduction on 2001......Zanu PF has a private force that deals with that.

    • @nickposh2557
      @nickposh2557 Před 2 lety

      I empathize with you,wherever you are

  • @trymoremutandwa8317
    @trymoremutandwa8317 Před 3 lety +10

    This Regime is very cruel, l can't imagine that they could treat a woman that way. SHAME ON ALL OF THEM

  • @clivetendaupenyu1461
    @clivetendaupenyu1461 Před 3 lety +5

    What a painful story. Im speechless

  • @crisnakoma9176
    @crisnakoma9176 Před 3 lety +2

    May God continue to heal you and deal with all those involved in your abduction 💔💔

  • @antonymbayiwa312
    @antonymbayiwa312 Před 3 lety +1

    Mzilankatha mfoka Ncube thank you for this program

  • @kudakwashebriankatsere9488

    She is just an inspiration to many. Zanu cabals have blood on their hands

  • @pilatedube5619
    @pilatedube5619 Před 3 lety +1

    This is indeed painful and inspirational.l would love to meet this lady,the heroine of brutality.I m so much inspired and uplifted.l feel like crying but at the same time l am encouraged.Jestina Mukoko is a true heroine..

  • @ratidzotakawira6191
    @ratidzotakawira6191 Před 3 lety +2

    Wow, your grit is unmatched 🙌🏾🙌🏾 you’re truly an inspiration

  • @tomnyathigratty2426
    @tomnyathigratty2426 Před 3 lety +2

    I will try her as a minister in the Chamisa gvt Zim will benefit a lot from her experience especially in the media industry

  • @AbsolomMukonyo
    @AbsolomMukonyo Před 3 lety +3

    Trevor, this is emotional and very moving! It is deep

    • @rendanindou3593
      @rendanindou3593 Před 3 lety

      But he also need to watch his back the devil is still very much around.

  • @vimbainashenyamatore6305

    i was in grade 7 when this abduction happened and i used to hear stories from my aunt just saying her name and i would wonder what is actually going on and now am grown up hearing your story am in awe right now what a ;lioness. great interview there trevor

  • @sophiamuzvidzwa3109
    @sophiamuzvidzwa3109 Před 3 lety +1

    May God heal u Jestina ,wat a strong woman .

  • @christinenyabango793
    @christinenyabango793 Před 3 lety +2

    What a painful and heartbreaking experience.

  • @tashie6466
    @tashie6466 Před 3 lety +3

    Very painful to listen to, so touching 💔😰

  • @wallacemapiye383
    @wallacemapiye383 Před 3 lety +3

    Oooo my GOD I can't hold my tears

  • @happinessmsonza5254
    @happinessmsonza5254 Před 2 lety +1

    God bless you sister Jestina

  • @Bthula
    @Bthula Před 3 lety +4

    I wonder how much pain they inflicted on dzamara , Tonderai Ndira and others

    • @hermisphasha5404
      @hermisphasha5404 Před rokem

      It's painful, to here those names , I think as Zimbabweans should do rememberance of all the people who perished under this regime

  • @blessingruwocha157
    @blessingruwocha157 Před rokem

    Tears in my eyes . Wish you more strength

  • @tanakasikwila5613
    @tanakasikwila5613 Před 3 lety +2

    very moving interview

  • @africa_golden
    @africa_golden Před 3 lety +4

    Amazing woman

  • @brianmapingere
    @brianmapingere Před 3 lety +1

    This is a very painful story, almost cried 😭😭😭😭

  • @edmoremashungu1380
    @edmoremashungu1380 Před 3 lety +1

    There are many people who went and still going through this at the hands of the bloodthirsty vampire. The perpetrators are still and will still free men and women if dont raise to demand justice through peaceful means

  • @zeviatakawira
    @zeviatakawira Před rokem

    thank you Trevor for your programme

  • @hamasonkatsidzira
    @hamasonkatsidzira Před 3 lety +2

    thank u Mr Trevor this is very emotional and inspirational conversation . i dont miss your shows Mr Trevor good work

  • @ruvarashemhazo7590
    @ruvarashemhazo7590 Před 3 lety +3

    The first time l heard of Jestina Mukoko was during the Constitutional law lecture when we discussed the case of Mukoko v AG and the principle being discussed was infringement of rights,which is established in section 53 of the Constitution of Zimbabwe.What a brave woman who fought for her rights entrenched in the Constitution that seeks to protect Human rights.You are an inspiration ma'am,keep up the good work for standing your legal grounds.Viva Human rights defenders!✊

  • @elvismudzengerere2093
    @elvismudzengerere2093 Před 6 měsíci

    My utmost salutations to you Trevor . great show

  • @ritalunga6676
    @ritalunga6676 Před 2 lety

    So sorry sure Jestina for all this toucher .l remember you went to Mhali primary school were l attended and when l pass by your house at magwegwe will always think of you .stay blessed for forgiving these people who did evil on you .

  • @maps263
    @maps263 Před 10 měsíci

    I can't continue watching this anymore, it reminds me of 2008 june, very sorry mama J Mukoko

  • @peenyikayaramba5433
    @peenyikayaramba5433 Před 3 lety +1

    Painful story 😢but indeed you are a strong woman Mrs Mukoko

  • @kennymabwe165
    @kennymabwe165 Před 3 lety +2

    What a moving story !!!

  • @pridegwandomba8020
    @pridegwandomba8020 Před 3 lety +1

    Mr Ncube you never disappoint !

  • @morenmanhombori4800
    @morenmanhombori4800 Před 3 lety +2

    Shame one day all those people will answer for this on the final judgment before the Lord .sorry mama jestina mukoko for what you have gone through you're such a strong woman I salute you Mummy

    • @hermisphasha5404
      @hermisphasha5404 Před rokem

      I hear you dear, but is there a final judgement for all of us fo really,

  • @MELO-ij8wy
    @MELO-ij8wy Před 3 lety +21

    I just hate being a Zimbabwean. I'm sorry to say so. We are heartless people. Moyo yakasviba

    • @moyomoyo2334
      @moyomoyo2334 Před 3 lety

      You’re right!

    • @antonymbayiwa312
      @antonymbayiwa312 Před 3 lety +1

      And you find people like Obert Gutu talking shit about Gugurahundi when people suffered...

    • @tauraimaphosa6070
      @tauraimaphosa6070 Před 3 lety +1

      You are very right here, very heartless we are. No love in us, who does stuff like that. Embarrassing I must say

    • @hermisphasha5404
      @hermisphasha5404 Před rokem

      The thing Zimbabwe , is captured by foreign domens zvigure spirit,take a look many politicians a of malawians descendants, vane mweya yeugure, really born Zimbabweans we a taught love, unity