Zim Now Writer
A UK-based Matebeleland and Midlands women Facebook group, Qoki Zindlovukazi, has threatened legal action against an online publication, ZimEye, for allegedly publishing false information.
The website is alleged to have published stories in which it accused founder Sithule Tshuma, her lawyer Zibusiso Ncube and her legal representatives from Ncube and Partners Legal Practitioners of defrauding people through property sales.
ZimEye is said to have further alleged that an inquiry had been launched by the Law Society of Zimbabwe to look into the matter.
In a letter, the law firm states that legal action shall be taken against the publication for allegedly peddling falsehoods, citing that neither the firm nor Tshuma is aware of any investigations by the Law Society.
“We refer to two articles published by a purported online publication, ZimEye, on the 12th and 14th instant. The first publication is titled “SITHULE FRAUD: Law Society Inquiry As Qoki Own Founder says, “I Told My Own Sister Don’t Buy This Kind Of Land.” The second publication is titled, “Sithule’s own lawyer confirms she is fraudulent,” the letter reads.
“Both these articles are as malicious as they are false. It is evident that they are an unfortunate, unfounded and baseless attack on our Mr Z. C. Ncube and our clients Sithule Tshuma and Qoki Zindlovukazi Investments (Pvt)Ltd. We are studying the articles and considering legal options available to our Mr. Ncube and our clients.”
The letter further stated that appropriate legal action shall soon be taken against the peddlers of the falsehoods and malicious attacks evidently designed to besmirch the good names of those being attacked and derail the many good projects done in the region.
“It is imperative to highlight even at this stage that we are not aware of any investigation by the Law Society in respect of the transactions mentioned in the articles. We endeavour to keep you posted on any developments.”
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