Walk for Freedom Reflections
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Given the harrowing circumsatnces of a change in Home Office policy and a decision [somewhere by someone] to forcibly remove 100 Zimbabweans every month - this aspect dwelt on the minds of all the walkers at sometime or another during the 30 hours on foot!
105km Achieved in 2019
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The ZHRO walk for freedom started on Saturday 21st September 2019 at 6:30am at Brighton Pier. The end point was Hampton Court Train Station at 8:55am on Sunday 22nd September 2019. The first leg was started by Rashiwe Bayisayi and John Burke. They walked out of Brighton and up to the South Downs at Devil's Dyke [Photo: at the top] and then, all the way to Christ's Hospital Rail Station, where they took a break after the difficult 37 km stretch but, John Burke announced that he was pulling out with foot trouble.
The next leg was from Christ's Hospital Railway Station to Guildford Railway Station. This was done by, Rashiwe and Sarah Bayisayi, who stood-in for the retiring John Burke. This was the point at which, the walkers were met by, ZHRO Chairwoman, Chipochedenga Parirenyatwa. She was at Christ's Hospital Railway Station meeting point to help the walkers by being part of the support unit - with food, drink, massage and pep talk!
Blackburn 28 March 2026
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Today is not just a walk. Today is personal.
28th March 2026
We are here because we refuse to stay silent while our country is being changed in ways that do not protect the people. Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 is not just politics—it affects real lives, real futures, and the kind of Zimbabwe we leave behind.
- How can we accept a law that weakens our courts?
- How can we accept power being taken away from the people and placed in the hands of a few?
- That is not democracy. That is not justice.
- We are here because we love Zimbabwe.
We are here because we believe in a future where the law protects everyone—not just those in power. Some of us left home, but home never left us. And today, even from here, we are saying: enough is enough.
- We will not be quiet.
- We will not be afraid.
- We will stand, we will speak, and we will keep walking
—for freedom, for justice, for Zimbabwe.
Thank you.
Walk for Freedom - Thank You
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- Written by: Moses Mbano
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I want to take this opportunity to thank all the incumbents that took part in the Walk for Freedom event. All participants gathered at the Brighton Pier early morning of Saturday 9th August 2025.
The writing is on the wall.
Zimbabwe is gearing for a regime change.
The walk went on in the night into Sunday as the quest to reach Hampton Court in London was in every participant’s mind.
Devil’s Dyke was our first resting and refuelling stop. At this breath-taking view point we could see far to the North - a patchwork of fields and a great deal of trees and woodlands - very green indeed. Here, we had photos taken, the gropu of 17-18 of us was clearly excited to be here, it was a challenge and 12 km (7.5miles) from the start. The group dynamics were there to see - there we sang, Rashiwe on the Drum, we had shakers to shake - there was harmony and harmoneis (in the singing - see our videos to check this out - Click Here). There was dancing too - even though most were already tired - but the spirit of our group was the perfect remady.
The determination and agility to fight for freedom amongst the people was unwavering. Zanu pf must go. We are now preparing for our decade of enthusiasm to make sure human rights and the democratic ambitions are restored in Zimbabwe. The rule of law in Zimbabwe is too one sided.
The next stop was on the villiage green at Christ's Hospital, where we sat on the grass and ate the food amply provided with Sarah delivering by car, and Talia 'serving' us all individually - including washing our hands - we were undasatandably tired out as a Walk for Freedom group. This stop is 40km (25 miles) from our start at Brighton Peir. But again like at Devil's Dyke - there was jolity and hope. There was also reality too. Many had walked made a huge jump in the distances they had practiced. In addition, the next phase would be overnight.
The overnight section saw 5 of us set off into the dusk along the second stage of the Downs Link path. We marched now at pace. A pace too fast for John, who got to Bramley and Wonersh Railway Station (only 5 km from Guildford Station) were he took over the duty of driving - and Sarah then joined with Rashiwe to head to Guildford Railway Station - our next rendezvous.
Our small group set off from Guildford Station, but before Sarah and Rashiwe had arrived - but at a slower pace now. By Pyrford Lock we were all together and met up with John (now a driver) at the Pub Car Park after dawn. We even took some photos.
Next was Walton-on-Thames for more waters and a bite to eat. Here we discovered that Josephine, Phylis and Dickson had set off (at a very slow pace - they were 'deposited' there by John after he left us at Pyrford lock in the car) to head for Hampton Court itself - a sort of a "race" now for us to catch up with them!
After a total of 34 hours walking we arrived via the Thames Footpath to the outskirts of Hampton Court - turning the last corner we saw John, waving as he had gone on ahead to meet us, Sarah and Rashiwe did the 'honours' of arriving first to the Station. We rested inside the station in the now welcome shade from the sun. Dickson, Henry and Kelvin got onto the trains to head for home. The remaining Walkers we ferryied back home in the car driven by John.
I call upon all Zimbabweans from all walks of life to hold the same event same time next year to mark a decade of Walk for Freedom.
This will put more pressure to the ruling government (or criminal administration to be more accurate!) to recognise that a change is now needed. We will fight for the good of every citizen of Zimbabwe, to emancipate all the people from the grip of lunacy orchestrated by a thuggery regime that is full of “hukoronyera, husvetasimba, hunyasire, humarapatsetse”.
All this has neared enough and Zanu Pf is now trodding on very thin soil.
Lastly I want to thank the members of the driver logistics team with their strength and support, Young man Victor, aunty Sarah and aunty Chipo you are all the best and once again thank you.
Also a big thank you to our 'camera crew' John Burke, Alwyn Mbano and many othersfor doing a great job. Thank you…
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