Bloomers: Break the Silence (10min)

This 10-minute investigative piece explores the intimidation of Zimbabwean students on Rhodes University campus by those who support the Mugabe regime and ZANU-PF, the current ruling party. Various complaints have been lodged with the university by Zimbabwean students who have been threatened for being outspoken against Mugabe, his administration and the lack of human rights in Zimbabwe. These students claim that they have been intimidated by other Zimbabwean students who are possibly ZANU-PF supporters.
Download the 10 minute investigative documentaries from Term 2 (high and low bitrate Windows Media Video):

Bloomers Breaking the Silence (1024kbps)
Bloomers Breaking the Silence (150kbps)

Download the 10-minute documentary essays (PDF):

Bloomers Breaking the Silence Essay: Jenny Pettenger
Bloomers Breaking the Silence Essay: Sarah Sherry
Bloomers Breaking the Silence Essay: Thami Mbekwa Reflective Analysis
Bloomers Breaking the Silence Essay: Thami Mbekwa Critical Analysis