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Africa-Press – Zimbabwe. <\/strong><\/span>Opposition Members of Parliament Job Sikhala (Zengesa West) and Godfrey Sithole (Chitungwiza North) were on Monday denied bail by a Harare magistrate.<\/p>\n

Sikhala and Sithole, who have been in pre-trial detention for more than 60 days, are charged with obstructing the course of justice.<\/p>\n

Harare magistrate Feresi Chakanyuka dismissed the duo\u2019s application under changed circumstances saying nothing had been placed before the court to prove the changed circumstances.<\/p>\n

The two MPs filed their first bail application on 17 June which was also dismissed.<\/p>\n

Commenting on the development, CCC secretary-general Chalton Hwende said the denial of bail for Sikhala and Sithole is no longer a legal matter but a political case. Tweeted Hwende:<\/p>\n

Clearly, this is no longer a legal matter but a political case which needs Political action. Takuregerera Vamwe Apa!!!<\/p>\n

Sikhala, Sithole and other 14 CCC members were arrested after violence rocked Nyatsime following the brutal murder of Moreblessing Ali.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Zimbabwe<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Zimbabwe. Opposition Members of Parliament Job Sikhala (Zengesa West) and Godfrey Sithole (Chitungwiza North) were on Monday denied bail by a Harare magistrate. Sikhala and Sithole, who have been in pre-trial detention for more than 60 days, are charged with obstructing the course of justice. 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