Jason Moyo

Jason Ziyaphapha Moyo (1927–1977) was founder of the Zimbabwe People's Revolutionary Army (ZIPRA).

Jason was born in Plumtree to a Kalanga family.[1] Having trained as a builder Jason became an active trade unionist in Bulawayo, joining the African Artisans Union there.

The JZ Moyo High School was named after him.

Death

Moyo was killed on 22 January 1977 by a parcel bomb which he handled at the Lusaka offices of the African National Congress.[1] The parcel appeared to be sent from a woman known to Moyo, living in Botswana. However in an enquiry sponsored by Joshua Nkomo and carried out by Gibson Mayisa, she was cleared as the parcel had not come from there.[2]

References

"Jason Ziyaphapha Moyo". African Nationalist Leaders in Rhodesia.
Tshuma, Nduduzo (2020). "Inquiry into Jason Ziyaphapha Moyo's death threatened Zapu's existence". The Chronicle (27 MAR, 2020). Retrieved 26 October 2020.

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[African_Nationalist_Leaders_in_Rhodesia-1] "Jason Ziyaphapha Moyo". African Nationalist Leaders in Rhodesia.

[Tshuma-2] Tshuma, Nduduzo (2020). "Inquiry into Jason Ziyaphapha Moyo's death threatened Zapu's existence". The Chronicle (27 MAR, 2020). Retrieved 26 October 2020.