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A deeply disappointing interview, replete with misinformation. First, the claim that two Nigerians have been killed during the current wave of attacks remains entirely unsubstantiated by available information. No Nigerian National has been killed during the current waves of attacks in South Africa. Second, it is untrue that five...

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Yesterday I had the opportunity to address Senior Government officials at the Inter-Departmental Workshop on the Regional Indicative Strategic Development Plan 2020–2030 in the context of South Africa’s Chairship of SADC. Only 12 per cent of South Africans interviewed had heard of the African Continental Free Trade Area. This means that more than 80 per cent of our citizens were unaware of one of the continent’s most important economic integration projects. If awareness of the continental free trade area is this low, what would the numbers look like if citizens were asked about SADC Vision 2050, the Regional Indicative Strategic Development Plan and the quest for a common, prosperous future in our region? The success of any strategy depends not only on its technical design. It also depends on our ability to frame and champion a vision that society can rally behind. We must demonstrate that ordinary South Africans stand to gain from regional integration. This task is even more urgent in light of acts of violence and intimidation that are directed at migrants from our African continent. South Africa is governed by the rule of law and respect for human rights. No civilian has the authority to assume the functions of law enforcement agencies. Acts of lawlessness, intimidation and violence against migrant communities have no place in our constitutional democracy. As the Minister of Police pronounced that, government will act against those who foment chaos and target migrants. These acts of violence constitute a threat to our constitutional order. The pronouncement that all those found to be participating in, inciting or supporting such criminal conduct will face the full might of the law must be welcomed by all of us. We have to work together with countries in the region to deal with the root causes of irregular migration across our region and continent. The economic, crime and cross border criminality is a shared responsibility that we must tackle together.

Minister: International Relations and Cooperation

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South Africans must come to terms with one reality: Zimbabweans are not going anywhere ,at least not while the ANC remains in power, and certainly not while white capital continues to dominate the economy. In 2023, I, along with several Zimbabwean colleagues, had the opportunity to meet with a white South African bishop who is closely connected to the Minister of Home Affairs and other high-ranking ANC leaders, including President Cyril Ramaphosa. At the time, we were seeking permission to stage a peaceful demonstration at the Beitbridge border to express our deep dissatisfaction with the outcome of Zimbabwe’s 2023 elections. We had already received clearance from SAPS and other relevant authorities. Thousands of Zimbabweans living in South Africa were prepared to participate united in their frustration over what we believed was another stolen election and equally outraged by South Africa’s tendency, particularly under the ANC, to endorse or legitimize such flawed electoral outcomes. For our event to succeed, however, we needed to reach an agreement with the Department of Home Affairs not to arrest or deport Zimbabweans without valid passports during the course of the demonstration. We weren’t asking for special treatment only a temporary assurance that participants would not be harassed or detained. To secure this, we sought an honest and direct meeting with the Minister of Home Affairs, or at least another senior official in the department. This meeting could only realistically happen with the help of the bishop, given his connections. I use the word honest deliberately, because the South African government loses millions each year trying to control the illegal migration of Zimbabweans yet continues to ignore the root cause. That root is political: Zimbabwe’s prolonged crisis of legitimacy, repression, and rigged elections. The day Zimbabwe holds free and fair elections and installs a legitimate, accountable leadership, much of the crisis including the mass exodus of its citizens will begin to resolve itself. Our planned protest was meant to be peaceful but powerful. We intended to block the Beitbridge border not just for hours, but for days or even weeks if necessary. No vehicle would be allowed to pass through the bridge until both governments Zimbabwean and South African committed to doing the right and honest thing for the people of both nations. We couldn’t stage such a protest in Zimbabwe itself, of course, because demonstrations are not allowed there they are quickly shut down, often violently. That’s why we turned to South Africa, which claims to be a democratic country that respects freedom of expression and assembly. But during our meeting, the bishop was brutally honest. He told us, quite directly, that he would not help us and that no one else in power would either with anything that might result in Zimbabweans going back home. Instead, he offered to support us only if we were advocating for some form of identification or documentation for Zimbabweans already in South Africa. He then explained why. According to him, South African businesses especially in agriculture and domestic services heavily depend on undocumented Zimbabwean and Malawian workers. These workers are poorly paid, easily exploited, and unable to demand rights or protections. The government knows this and allows it to continue, because it serves both political and economic interests. With a heavy heart, he told us: “The day Zimbabweans are okay and return home, the South African economy will suffer especially at the bottom. Locals can’t be exploited. They demand fair wages and proper treatment. But illegal Zimbabweans fill that gap, and it’s working for the ANC and the business community.

Cucsman

52,144 views • 10 months ago

BREAKING: IRAN MESSAGE TO PALESTINE AND MUSLIMS IN THE REGION: Spokesman for the Khatim Al-Anbiya Headquarters of the Iranian Armed Forces: “Our defense is a defense of the dignity of the Islamic Ummah. To the Muslim brothers in the region and our loved ones in the land of Palestine, and especially patient Gaza: Today, from the Islamic Republic of Iran, we speak to you honestly and from the heart; a word of loyalty, love, and brotherhood. The Islamic Ummah and the Palestinian people have always been alive in the conscience of the people of Islamic Iran. Its name, since the first days of the victory of the revolution, has been imprinted in our awareness like a banner for a right that never falls, and for a nation that cannot be worn down no matter how heavy the hardships are, and whose will cannot be broken no matter how dire the events become. We tell you that today we are not fighting only to defend ourselves, nor only to avenge our own martyrs, but we are also fighting to defend the grievances of the Islamic Ummah, the Palestinian people, and their martyrs, who have a steadfast and deep-rooted share in this position. Palestine has never been the issue of one nation alone; rather, it has always been, and will continue to be, an issue of dignity, right, and justice, and an issue of the entire Islamic Ummah. O Islamic Ummah and O people of Palestine, do not think that you are alone in this battlefield against the usurping zionist regime; we are with you, upon a covenant that does not change and upon a position that does not waver. You are the nation of return and dignity; a nation that knows how to be patient, how to remain steadfast, and how to preserve its right from generation to generation. We pledge to you that we will remain steadfast by your side on this path until the right reaches its people and dear Palestine returns, free and proud, to its original owners.”

Sulaiman Ahmed

212,760 views • 2 months ago

I’ve just finished watching this BBC report, and it really broke my heart. I wish our African leaders would sit down and resolve these issues diplomatically. I also wish our leaders would take the time to fully understand what is actually happening on the ground before reacting. I do not think it is fair to suggest that the South African government has remained silent or failed to condemn the actions of the small number of individuals who have harassed or intimidated people. There is often much more happening behind the scenes than what appears in media reports. I therefore appeal to African governments to engage through their embassies, diplomatic channels, and direct communication with Pretoria. We must be careful not to make decisions based purely on emotions or media headlines in ways that could undermine African unity. I live in South Africa, and my experience is that news coverage can sometimes create the impression that a situation is far bigger or more widespread than it actually is. That is why, some months ago, I cautioned the South African media against giving excessive airtime to fringe groups whose actions tarnish the image of South Africa both continentally and internationally. As journalists, we have a responsibility to report the news accurately, but we must also be careful not to amplify individuals who are deliberately performing for the cameras or seeking publicity through inflammatory statements and actions. My plea is simple, let African leaders engage one another calmly, honestly, and diplomatically. Africa’s challenges will not be solved through megaphone diplomacy or emotional reactions. They will be solved through dialogue, mutual respect, and a shared commitment to preserving the unity of our continent. There are people who are benefiting from what is going on, and I have no doubt that some of them will sleep very well tonight after watching this report. Let us be honest, South Africa has an immigration crisis, and pretending otherwise helps no one. It is a real issue that cannot simply be swept under the carpet. However, we must also be honest about a second reality, there are elements within South African society that are exploiting this immigration crisis, as well as the country’s economic challenges and unemployment, for political and populist purposes. What should be a serious discussion about immigration policy, border management, economic growth, and job creation is, in some instances, being turned into a vehicle for political mobilisation and the pursuit of narrow agendas. That is why I appeal to African governments to look beyond the headlines and seek to understand what is happening in the background. There are forces taking advantage of a genuine problem and manipulating public frustration for their own ends. As Africans, we have a responsibility to approach these issues with honesty and maturity. The first step is to acknowledge that South Africa has an immigration challenge. The second is to recognise that some political and social actors are exploiting that challenge for reasons that have little to do with finding real solutions. If we fail to understand both realities at the same time, we risk misdiagnosing the problem and deepening divisions at a time when Africa needs unity, dialogue, and practical solutions.

Hopewell Chin’ono

47,166 views • 20 hours ago

Today, 14th April 2025, we have just concluded an expanded security council meeting comprising security chiefs and local government chairmen, convened in response to the attack that came to our attention early this morning. At around midnight, into the early hours of today, over a hundred bandits descended on one of the communities in Bassa Local Government Area, leaving behind a trail of destruction numerous lives lost and several houses destroyed. We have received detailed briefings from the heads of the various security agencies regarding the incident. We are working diligently to establish exactly what happened and why, so that we can respond appropriately and prevent such incidents in the future. At the moment, the situation in the area is relatively calm. We have engaged with the affected community, urging the people to remain calm and avoid any retaliatory actions that could further escalate tensions. We are grateful that the youths of the community listened to our appeal. We are currently considering far-reaching decisions aimed at preventing future occurrences. The details of some of these decisions will be shared during my broadcast tomorrow. In the meantime, I want to reassure the people of Plateau State that we are firmly in control of the situation, and we will go to any length necessary to prevent a recurrence. I also want to encourage citizens across the state: if you come across any intelligence no matter how insignificant it may seem please report it to the authorities. We are committed to protecting the sources of information, ensuring that no life is at jeopardy. We recognize that without timely and sufficient intelligence, we cannot respond as effectively as needed. By God’s grace, we are working to strengthen our capacity for intelligence gathering. Meanwhile , we continue to pray that God will comfort the families of those who lost their lives in this tragic incident.

Caleb Mutfwang

47,454 views • 1 year ago

Statement Condemning the Inhumane and Degrading Treatment of a Pregnant Zimbabwean Woman by Health Workers in South Africa We are deeply appalled and outraged by the circulating video of a heavily pregnant Zimbabwean woman in South Africa being ridiculed, dehumanised, and denied healthcare by nurses at a health institution in Pretoria. The conduct of these health professionals, who locked the woman out and callously told her to return to her country because no hospital would help her deliver her baby, is not only inhumane but also a gross violation of basic human rights and medical ethics. Nurses and healthcare workers take an oath to save lives without discrimination or prejudice. The shameful conduct displayed in this video reflects a heartbreaking erosion of the spirit of Ubuntu, the very essence of African solidarity and compassion. Such cruelty has no place in any society, let alone in institutions meant to care, comfort, and preserve life. We strongly condemn this degrading treatment and implore the South African government and the Department of Health to urgently investigate this incident and take appropriate disciplinary action against the individuals involved. Furthermore, we urge the South African authorities to reaffirm their commitment to the universal right to healthcare by ensuring that no person, regardless of nationality, status, or circumstanceis denied medical attention. We also call on the Zimbabwean Embassy in South Africa to urgently locate this vulnerable woman, offer her the necessary consular support, and ensure she receives the medical care she desperately needs and deserves until she delivers her baby safely. No African should be subjected to such indignity in a sister country. We must all rise to restore and defend the dignity of African lives everywhere and to rekindle the spirit of unity, humanity, and shared responsibility across our continent. We are all African before we are anything else. #OneAfrica #Africa

Linda Tsungirirai Masarira

70,045 views • 1 year ago

Hamas leader Khaled Mashal: “We do not accept the two state solution.” — January 22, 2024 “I would like to say two things about the two-state solution. First, we have nothing to do with the two-state solution. We reject this notion, because it means you would get a promise for a [Palestinian] state, yet you are required to recognize the legitimacy of the other state, which is the Zionist entity. This is unacceptable. We demand to be liberated, to get rid of the occupation, and to have our independence, and our state. [Israel] is my enemy. It is not my concern." “Obviously, the position of Hamas, and the position of the vast majority of the Palestinian people, especially following October 7, I believe that the dream and the hope for Palestine from the River to the Sea, and from the north to the south, has been renewed. This has also become a slogan chanted in the U.S., and in western capital cities, by the American and Western public.” “Hamas agreed to a completely independent (Palestinian) state, with the 1967 borders, with Jerusalem as its capital, with the Right of Return included without recognizing the legitimacy of the Zionist entity. This position was meant to facilitate Palestinian and Arab agreement at this stage, but without relinquishing any of our rights or any part of our land, and without recognizing Israel. Our vision remains unchanged. I believe that October 7 has enhanced this conviction, has narrowed the disagreements, and has turned the idea of liberating Palestine from the River to the Sea into a realistic idea that has already begun. It is not something merely to be expected or hoped for, It is part of the plan, part of the agenda, and we are standing on its threshold, Allah willing.” TRANSLATED BY MEMRI Source:

dan linnaeus

96,479 views • 2 years ago