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*"A Dark Cloud Has Fallen Over The Nation", CCC Pays Tribute To Magaisa* *Follow Pindula on WhatsApp for daily new updates* https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va84dngJP21B2nWeyM3v?mt *Full statement by Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) Spokesperson Fadzayi Mahere on the death of UK-based Zimbabwean academic Alex Tawanda Magaisa.* > Today, Zimbabwe received the tragic news of the untimely passing of academic, lawyer and champion of democracy – Dr Alex Tawanda Magaisa. > We are informed that he passed away around 10 AM this morning following a cardiac arrest. > Magaisa was a patriot who contributed to the betterment of Zimbabwe in a number of spheres. > He was born on the 9th of December 1975. He read law at the University of Zimbabwe and at the University of Warwick. > He participated in Zimbabwe’s constitution-making process as a key advisor to COPAC, the parliamentary committee that wrote Zimbabwe’s 2013 Constitution. > He also served as an advisor to the former Prime Minister of Zimbabwe, Dr Morgan Tsvangirai between 2012 and 2013. > He taught law at the University of Kent in the United Kingdom and was a prominent constitutional expert. > Magaisa was a towering figure in the Citizen Movement. He exhibited thought leadership and endlessly gave of his intellect, ideas and insight to the struggle for democracy. > He firmly believed in the philosophy of placing citizens at the centre of all matters of governance. > He loved Zimbabwe and always spoke fondly of his communal lands in Njanja, Chivhu. > Most citizens will remember Magaisa for his widely-acclaimed blog, The Big Saturday Read which offered in-depth analyses of law and politics in Zimbabwe. > Magaisa was unafraid to speak truth to power and to offer constructive criticism to friends and foes alike. > He had a remarkable capacity to deconstruct complex principles and ideas into bite-size treatises that gripped the attention of citizens of all walks of life. > True to his commitment to enhancing a culture of respect for the rule of law and constitutionalism, he wrote a handbook on citizens’ fundamental rights and freedoms under the Zimbabwean Constitution. > A dark cloud has fallen over the nation. The citizens have been robbed of a voice, a heart and a beautiful mind. > Magaisa leaves a rich legacy and an indelible mark on the struggle for democracy and good governance in Zimbabwe. > We are grateful for his industry in sharing his bold ideas for a better Zimbabwe and we pay homage to him for seamlessly adhering to principle – even when it was inconvenient or unpopular. It is going to be impossible to fill the void left by him. > As a tribute to his legacy, we undertake to champion the values he stood for and to ensure that his dream for a prosperous Zimbabwe where the dignity of all people is respected comes to fruition. > We extend our deepest sympathy to his wife, Shamiso, his family, siblings and loved ones. > Rest in peace, Musaigwa. *More: Pindula News* _If you found this article useful_ *Please support Pindula by forwarding to friends and groups*
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