SA, ZANU PF relations ‘strained’ ahead of poll

By Alex Bell 21 May 2013 Relations between the South African government and Robert Mugabe’s ZANU PF are said to be under severe strain, with the former ruling party in Zimbabwe intensifying its anti-SA rhetoric. This historically loyal relationship has been steadily souring in recent months, to the point...

South Africa prepared to help fund Zim polls

By Violet Gonda 14 May 2013 Zimbabwe’s southern neighbor said Tuesday it is prepared to provide some financial assistance for the country’s crucial elections, although the political parties in the inclusive government are still squabbling over the date of the polls. South Africa’s International...

Zim bound helicopter donation still on hold despite ‘okay’ by SA minister

By Alex Bell 14 May 2013 Plans by South Africa’s military to donate a fleet of helicopters to the Zimbabwe Defence Force will remain on hold, despite the approval of the donation by the head of South Africa’s arms control committee. Jeff Radebe, who heads the committee and is also South Africa’s...