The South African government has expressed confidence in
Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa, despite the violence that has erupted
in that country this week.
The most recent wave of protests were sparked by an
astronomical fuel price increase at the weekend. Those protests have escalated
since Monday, to which point the Zimbabwean military has felt compelled to play
its hand.
Military helicopters have even been firing tear gas at
demonstrators in the capital, Harare, where protests have been deadly.
Authorities report that five people were killed on Monday. That figure has
probably risen since then.
There are also reports that social media platforms have
been disabled, while businesses and schools have been forced to shut down.
Public transport is virtually non-existent.
This is the worst violence recorded in that country since
the post-election protests last year but South Africa insists this matter will
be resolved sooner, rather than later.
“The South African Government has noted protests action in
Zimbabwe and is monitoring the situation,” said DIRCO spokesperson Ndivhuwo
Mabaya.
“Consultations are taking place between diplomats, we are
confident that the measures being taken by the Zimbabwean Government will
resolve the situation,” added Mabaya.
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