2oceansvibe News | South African and international news

Sponsored by RSAWeb rss
2ov Radio
  • Home
  • About
    • Terms and Conditions
    • Seth Rotherham
  • Lifestyle & Hospitality
  • Café du Cap
  • Cabine du Cap
  • Media Packs / Advertising
  • Contact
    • Contact
    • Anonymous Tips
    • Twitter
    • Facebook
Seth Rotherham
  • ANC Pledges Support For Robert Mugabe In Zimbabwe’s Upcoming Elections

    12 Mar 2013 by Jasmine Stone in Politics
    Related Posts
    • MKVA Soldiers Are Having A Blast At Nkandla [Video]
    • MKVA Soldiers Surround Nkandla To Stop Zuma Arrest
    • Latest ANC Reappointment Shows Why 16 Days Of Activism Rings Hollow
    • The Latest Round Of Ace Versus Cyril Is Particularly Important
    • ANC Youth League Website Has A Porn Problem

    On Tuesday the ANC pledged its support for President Robert Mugabe, and his Zanu–PF party. South Africa’s governing party has affirmed its intention to help Zanu-PF win the Zimbabwean general elections later this year. Keith Khoza, spokesperson for the ANC said:

    Zanu-PF has been governing Zimbabwe since 1980 and we feel they have gained the necessary experience and wealth of knowledge over that time to benefit the people of that country and govern again.

    The people of Zimbabwe will decide who governs them, but if called on to assist, we won’t hesitate in coming to their assistance to ensure they are successful.

    This is the same way in which we would consider any requests from any other liberation movement we have ties with.

    At a Zanu-PF national conference in Bulawayo in late 2011, ANC secretary general, Gwede Mantashe told conference goers that the ANC backed Zanu-PF, a party that is widely regarded to have maintained power through flagrant election fraud.

    The ANC’s comments have come in for criticism as South Africa acted as chief political negotiator in the power-sharing agreement between Zanu-PF and its opposition party Movement for Democratic Change (MDC), in the disputed elections of 2008.

    The power-sharing agreement saw MDC leader, Morgan Tsvangirai become Prime Minister of Zimbabwe for a “government of national unity”, an idea which Mugabe thought “unnatural” and “unworkable.”

    Khoza went on further:

    This doesn’t necessarily mean we agree on everything the Zanu-PF does or says. But our shared history means that we have a responsibility to assist each other whenever and wherever possible. Our interaction has never been defined within state relations – it’s purely a party-to-party thing.

    Khoza also said the ANC is providing support to the Zanu-PF party and Robert Mugabe, but the ANC’s support does not translate to the South African government providing support.

    Really?

    [Source: Mail&Guardian]

     

    • ← ‘Naughty Hipster Of The Week’ – Win A Pair Of Puma Shoes Every Week
    • Wednesday Morning Spice →
    • Tweet
    • Tags:
    • ANC
    • Morgan Tsvangirai
    • national elections
    • Robert Mugabe
    • Zanu PF

    Latest News

    • Pretty Awkward As Amazon App Icon Likened To ‘Cardboard Hitler’

      [imagesource: Amazon] In January, Amazon decided to switch things up with a new app ico...

    • We Found The Perfect Sunday Brunch Spot

      [imagesource: Anthonij Rupert Wyne] If you’re past the age of 25, then there's a chan...

    • Jozi School System’s Sex Assault Failures Laid Bare By Carte Blanche [Video]

      [imagesource: Carte Blanche / Facebook] At the very least, parents should expect their ...

    • Maradona’s Old Porsche Is Being Auctioned Off

      [imagesource: Bonhams] Diego Armando Maradona lived hard and fast. I mean, when Liam...

    • “Emotional Cruelty” – Palace Aides Are Painting A Nasty Picture Of Meghan

      [imagesource: Getty] So, there's a pattern of accusing Meghan Duchess of Sussex of bein...


    • 2oceansvibe Partners

    • CONTACT US
    • GOT A HOT STORY?
    • 2oceansvibe Radio
    • 2oceansvibe Media
    • Media Pack
    • Seth Rotherham
    • Café du Cap
    • Cabine du Cap
    • Cape Town City Accommodation
    • Terms & Conditions
    • Business
    • Media
    • Entertainment
    • Tech/Sci
    • World
    • Travel
    • Lifestyle
    • Sport
    • Politics
  • Follow

    2oceansvibe.com is part of the 2oceansVibe Media Group

    DMMA Logo