Masiya, TyanaiMaringira, Godfrey2018-01-032018-01-032017Masiya, T. & Maringira, G. The use of heroism in the Zimbabwe African National Union-Patriotic Front (ZANU-PF) intra-party factional dynamics. Strategic Review for Southern Africa, 39(2): 3 - 241013-1108https://hdl.handle.net/10566/3340Much of what we know about Zimbabwe's liberation war heroes and heroines is associated with the Zimbabwe African Notional Union-Patriotic Front (ZANU-PF)'s recognition of individuals who defended its hold on power. However, of late, an upsurge in factionalism in the party has resulted in increasing reference to heroism as a means to exert factional dominance. An understanding of how this had been done can be used to explain ZANU-PF factional dynamics.enThis publication schedule will be maintained, but to enhance access the journal will henceforth also allow open access, through its posting on the website of the Department of Political Sciences at the University of Pretoria.ZANU-PFZimbabweHeroismFactionalismPolitical momentsArticle