THE SPIRIT OF KUNNOKROSSA: Re-living the Zimbabwe war of liberation struggle. An unimpeded cutting edge podcast by Cde Bruce

This is the audio series part of the ''Spirit of Kunnokrossa'' Zimbabwe war of liberation chronicles by Cde Bruce Lee who as a student in 1976 cut short his education to go and join the armed struggle in Mozambique . This is a first hand account by someone who was in the war front

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Episodes

Monday Feb 15, 2021

Cde Bruce narrates the role of spirit mediums in the Chimurenga war of liberation as he experienced it. The significance of Nehanda and all things  zvinoera 

Monday Nov 09, 2020

In this episode Cde Bruce gave a vote of thanks to honorable Ambassador Cde Chinoza for hosting the entourage and a warm reception on his farm. There was also an emotional reunion with veteran Cdes who live in the area.  Former high commanders Cde Augustine Mhere, Cde Khumalo, and Cde Tangwena 

Friday Nov 06, 2020

In this episode, on the eve of the expedition, Cde Bruce gives an orientation of the expedition to  Manicaland.  The importance of the expedition and the preparations made so far including a synopsis of the filming program.

Thursday Nov 05, 2020

In this episode Cde Bruce candidly pays homage to the guerilla cadres hailing from Mutare ahead of the upcoming tour of the Eastern Highlands. Mutare is strategically on the border with Mozambique there for became a transit point and produced a significant number of military recruits   

Friday Oct 30, 2020

In this episode cde Bruce and Cde Topper indulge in enjoyable recollection of war time events.  Who died, who is still alive and who did what ? 

Saturday Oct 24, 2020

This episode is part 2 of the situation in Doroi during the dark times when there was political friction within the party which led to arrests and replacement of top commanders. An interesting period when Mugabe was officially introduced to the cadres as their leader for the first time. This was met with resentment and fueled more purging of the commanders.#AlexanderKanengoni(Cde Gora)

Friday Oct 23, 2020

In this episodes CDE Bruce ''breaks the code'' and tries to answer a controversial  question about disciplinary action and punishment for combatants and civilians. Dealing with the so called Varoyi, Vatengesi, Vapanduki and other big and petty offences .  Admittedly this was where all wrongs were made. Despite amnesty and reconciliation immunity, it would take time  for some woulds to heal.  

Wednesday Oct 21, 2020

Probably the most significant part of this whole project. Preparations are underway to revisit the then main operation areas, battle scenes, reuniting  with collaborators and  supporters( POVO). Of vital importance would be   identification of graves of fallen heroes and possibly perform rituals.  In this episode CDE Bruce outlines the expedition plan and  its significance  

Wednesday Oct 21, 2020

Despite the harsh realities of war, people suffered much in refugee and training camps in Mozambique more than they did in the war front.  The population was concentrated. They encountered famine, hunger and  diseases. In this episode CDE Bruce describes the day to day life in a refugee camp including the plight of woman 

Tuesday Oct 20, 2020

A dark time in the history of the armed struggle when there was a clash in  political ideologies. This led to the purging of the top commanders and ushering in of a new administration   

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