Zimbabwe: Presidency Clarifies Zimbabwe Visit, Urges Law Enforcement to Act Without Fear

Zimbabwe: Presidency Clarifies Zimbabwe Visit, Urges Law Enforcement to Act Without Fear

[SAnews.gov.za] President Cyril Ramaphosa has clarified that he had no prior knowledge of an individual of interest to law enforcement who was reportedly present during his recent working visit to Zimbabwe.

President Ramaphosa unaware of wanted man among Zimbabwe hosts

President Cyril Ramaphosa has recently faced backlash after meeting with Zimbabwean dignitaries, but the Presidency said he was unaware that a man wanted in South Africa was among them.    The president undertook a working visit to Zimbabwe on Sunday, after being invited by Emmerson Mnangagwa. Presidency spokesperson Vincent Magwenya said the meeting focused on bilateral matters of interest.     However, among the people who greeted President Cy…

Ramaphosa’s Zimbabwe visit defended amid scrutiny over controversial attendees

By Simon NarePresidential spokesperson Vincent Magwenya has defended President Cyril Ramaphosa’s recent working visit to Zimbabwe, where he met President Emmerson Mnangagwa at his private farm, saying the engagement underscored bilateral relations between the neighbouring countries.This comes after the DA criticised Ramaphosa’s visit, accusing him of legitimising Mnangagwa’s government amid concerns over democratic backsliding in Zimbabwe.The pa…