On July 21, 2026, during his visit to Bulawayo for a political meeting and memorial service, Nelson Chamisa and his entourage were reportedly attacked by suspected ruling-party supporters. A violent scuffle broke out between the attackers and Chamisa’s security team, with his close protection aides bearing the brunt of the assault while shielding him. Chamisa managed to escape the worst of the violence, but he emerged from the altercation with his trousers torn. The visit was also marked by additional tensions, including localized clashes between rival supporter camps within his own political circle.
Nelson Chamisa’s Visit to Bulawayo (July 2026)
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Why he went: Chamisa traveled to Bulawayo in mid-July for a political meeting and to attend a memorial service for the late Councillor Joyce Ndlovu (held on July 19).
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What happened: On July 21, reports emerged that Chamisa and his team were attacked by suspected ruling-party supporters. His security guards were hurt while protecting him, but Chamisa escaped with only torn trousers. There were also clashes between his own supporters’ rival groups.
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