On December 10, 1948 the General Assembly of the United Nations adopted and
proclaimed the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, sixty years ago ... sixty whole
years ago this week .......
What happened to those rights in Zimbabwe ?
Are we not members of the United Nations ? Why are we not being accorded the basic
Human Rights right here in our own country ?
Do we have freedom of speech ?
Do we have the right to medical care ?
Do we have the right to have a safe working environment ?
Do we have freedom of the press ?
Do we have the right to privacy ?
Do we have the right to bear arms ?
Do we have freedom of opinion and expression ?
Do we have the right to receive an education ?
Do we have freedom of movement/travel ?
Do we have the right to adequate housing ?
Do we have freedom from cruel and unusual punishment ?
Do we have the right to an attorney ?
Do we have the right to a fair trial by jury ?
Do we have the right to have a minimum wage ?
Do we have the right to adequate housing ?
About the only Human Right we have in the long list is the right to live, to exist, because
that is just about all we are doing at this moment.
Have we got the right to Security ?
Safety from violence ?
Protection from the law ?
Having a fair trial ?
To be seen as innocent, even if a person is arrested, until the person is found to be guilty
by a fair court ?
To be a citizen of a country ?
To vote ?
To seek asylum if a country treats you badly ?
To think freely ?
To peacefully protest against a government or group ???
To a basic standard of living ??
Education ??
Health care ??
What basic rights do we have as Zimbabweans ?
What are we going to do about it ?
What a gutsy lot you are.. preparing the MM for my local "subscribers" I blow my nose
frequently, swell with pride and find it unbelievable that nothing gets you down..not that
fool, not the cholera, you keep going and going... YOUR turns will come that I continue to
pray for... you celebrate Christmas with what you have and how wonderful it all sounds.
Sitting here in comfort in front of my ancient computer I feel full of pride that the spirit of
the Matabeles continues to keep on top of all problems... you are all truly amazing.
Jean Tuckey
N.Z.
Deaths:
FLEMING George Mervyn passed away on 6 December 2008 after a short illness. Beloved
husband of Yvonne and father of Mark, Trevor and Kathryn, grandfather of Christopher,
Samantha, Lydia and Jennifer. Will be sorely missed by all.
Memorial service to be held on Tuesday 16 December 2008 at 2pm at Farley's Chapel.
SWAIN, Frank 1930, Died a year ago on 16 December 2007 (Planning Assistant NR.Z.
Bulawayo) Died suddenly in Ton Pentre, South Wales UK.
Loving Father of : Fiona &
Robert. Loved Grandfather of Dougal, Aimee and Nicholas. Still remembered.
charl-steyn@ talktalk. net
A SALUTE TO A VERY BRAVE TROOPIE,
A final salvo was launched (Friday the 5th of December.2008) in Cleone's war against the
dreaded, renegade cancer cells, that ravaged her body and mind. - now all is quiet -
peace
has come to her at last! It was a hard fought battle with no quarters given. No let up on
either side,
we fought to the the very end. The body & mind may have lost, but the sprit and soul
never gave in.
Our wonderful support team where there right until the end - Always doing the right thing
and doing
things right.Hospice and all our special friends,no words could express our gratitude and
thanks.
I judge life's successes a little differently from most and count relationships, being way
above wealth,
fame/success or possessions. The people / friends who came to say goodbye,made me
realise how much
real wealth Cleone & I have accumulated in our 28 years - thank you one and all for your
support, help, love
and concern.
Love from Brian, Julian, Vicky & Family
xxx
From: tgraphic@xsinet. co.za
In memory of Noel Philip Charles Little. One year on 30th December. Sadly missed by Mary
Little, Jane, Scott, Charlene,Margaret, Mark, Crystal, Philip, Lance, Robert, Adam, Rene,
Mary and Sandy.
BRIAN HENRY LEZAR
Died suddenly on Monday, 8th December 2008. Bulawayo will miss this truly wonderful,
kind, compassionate man. No words can express this loss.
Ashleigh, Dean, Tracey and children - there are no words to express our deepest
sympathy on the loss of, first and foremost, a very special dad and grandad - then
everything else that he was to the many people who knew him and were blessed by him.
We were very priviledged to have known him for the short time that we did. He changed
our lives and we want to thank you for your support and understanding. Lots of love
Roma and Alexandra
And to all the other special people who have phoned and offered comfort and support -
thank you.
Although the world is full of suffering, it is full also of the overcoming of it --Helen Keller
SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS
PLEASE HELP US TO HELP THOSE WHO CANNOT SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES
Thank you to the wonderful people of Bulawayo for all the goods which have been
donated. Please keep bringing all your unwanted goods. All money taken at the shop goes
directly to running our kennels. There is enormous pressure on the kennels and clinic in
these difficult times and every little bit helps such a lot. We take anything such as books,
magazines, bottles, plastic bottles, HTH bottles, records, patterns, ornaments, pictures,
picture frames, cutlery, crockery, newspapers, costume jewellry, used cards, electrical
appliances dead or alive, clothing, games, games equipment, jam jars, in fact anything you
do not want we can make use of. We are situated between 14th and 15th Avenues, Robert
Mugabe Way. Tel 69814, shop hours 9am -12pm and 2pm - 4pm except Monday
mornings, Saturday morning 9am - 10.45am
Thank you for keeping our shop going.
Why not pop in and browse. We have a few Xmas trees left. We have an urgent appeal from
our kennels for old newspapers.Our shop will be closed from Monday 22 December until
Tuesday January 6 2009. Should you have any goods to donate during this time please
call 256463.
If you have lost your pet please call the SPCA kennels. If you see an animal in distress
please call the SPCA kennels. All too often we find animals run over and injured when a
simple call to the SPCA could save their lives. Tel: 66578/66593
The fireworks season is with us again, PLEASE consider all animals before letting off
fireworks. Most animals are terrified of the loud bangs and if you must have fireworks
ensure that your own and your neighbours animals are safely locked indoors while you let
them off.
CHRISTMAS is coming....
And it comes once a year....
But dear Father Christmas, we desperately need gifts the whole year round !
Here is the SPCA " WISH LIST " ......
1) Fuel coupons for our vehicles so that we can rescue injured or lost animals.
2) Basic food supplies ( mealiemeal / dried beans / kapenta ) for our invaluable workers
as we lack the funds to pay them the wages they deserve.
3) Food for the animals ( meat / vegetables / dog cubes )
4) Bleach and disinfectant to clean our cages and kennels.
Purr - lease ( from the cats !), don't be "a dog in the manger" ( obviously from the dogs
who share the Christmas spirit ! ) when planning your Christmas festivities this year,
REMEMBER THE BULAWAYO SPCA :
Send us
Practically anything useful to help us
Care, in these very difficult times, for
Animals in distress.
Kindly take any donations to the SPCA shop on Robert Mugabe Way
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE MIRROR CAN ONLY DEAL WITH E MAIL QUERIES, PLEASE DO NOT PHONE IN YOUR ADVERTS AND QUERIES... ONLY E-MAILS WILL BE CONSIDERED
