Chairperson of Southern African
Development Community (SADC), Jacob Zuma on Friday disclosed what is being done
about the face-off between Zimbabwe military and Robert Mugabe.
Zuma assured that the regional
bloc was ready to provide necessary support to the people of Zimbabwe to
resolve the current political crisis, Xinhua reports.
Zuma, President of South Africa,
spoke before addressing the 4th Session of the Bi-National Commission between
Botswana and South Africa in Gaborone, capital of Botswana.
He said the SADC noted with great
concern “the unfolding developments”, and expressed the hope that they would
not lead to unconstitutional change of government in Zimbabwe.
Zuma reminded all the parties
involved to ensure that maintenance of peace, and security as enshrined in the
Zimbabwean constitution was not compromised.
Speaking, President Seretse Khama
of Botswana said he remained confident they would provide solutions to the
people of Zimbabwe.
Khama also promised to be in
contact with president Zuma to further discuss the matter in a week’s time.
During official talks, the two
Heads of States also reflected on a wide range of bilateral, regional and
international issues.
On Wednesday, during an address
to the nation after taking control of the Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation, an
army spokesman said the military is targeting “criminals” around Mugabe.
“We wish to make it abundantly
clear that this is not a military takeover”, Major-General SB Moyo said.
“We are only targeting criminals
around (Mugabe) who are committing crimes that are causing social and economic
suffering in the country in order to bring them to justice.
“As soon as we have accomplished
our mission, we expect that the situation will return to normalcy.”
He urged other security forces to
“cooperate for the good of our country,” warning that “any provocation will be
met with an appropriate response.”
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