ZANU PF left ‘jittery’ by landmark SA court ruling

ZANU PF left ‘jittery’ by landmark SA court ruling http://www.swradioafrica.com By Alex Bell10 May 2012 A leading Zimbabwean pro-democracy activist has said that ZANU PF’s reaction to a landmark South African court ruling this week shows the party has been left shaken by the order, which calls for the authorities there to probe crimes against humanity in Zimbabwe. …

Zimbabwe rescuer dies as crocodile attacks friend

Zimbabwe rescuer dies as crocodile attacks friend http://www.timeslive.co.za/ ANGUS SHAW, Sapa-AP | 09 May, 2012 20:22 A Zimbabwean man was killed while trying to rescue his friend from attacking crocodiles in northwest Zimbabwe, a fishing club said Wednesday. The National Anglers’ Union said that Frank Trott, aged in his 70s, died after trying to rescue a friend …

S.Africa’s Prosecuting Authority Says May Appeal Zimbabwe Torture Ruling

S.Africa’s Prosecuting Authority Says May Appeal Zimbabwe Torture Ruling http://www.voanews.com 09 May 2012 Blessing Zulu | Washington The South African prosecuting authority says it is considering appealing Tuesday’s High Court ruling compelling Pretoria to investigate and prosecute Zimbabweans, in particular senior Zanu PF officials, suspected of crimes against humanity. Spokesman Mthunzi Mhaga of the South African National Prosecuting …

Zim government divided over SA torture ruling

Zim government divided over SA torture ruling http://mg.co.za/ 09 May 2012 02:02 – AFP Zimbabwe’s justice minister has denounced a South African court’s ruling ordering an investigation of those accused of torturing Zanu-PF opponents. “The ruling brings the South African justice system into disrepute. No specifics have been identified, because they should have laid a blow-by-blow account of …

MEDIA STATEMENT ISSUED BY THE NATIONAL JOINT OPERATIONAL CENTRE

MEDIA STATEMENT ISSUED BY THE NATIONAL JOINT OPERATIONAL CENTRE To: All Media R55 million assets seized from poachersPretoria, 9 May 2012 – The joint security forces including the Endangered Species of the Hawks, the NPA, the Asset Forfieture Unit, Department of Environmental affairs and the curators made a huge stride in our undying effort to …

CFU Classified 9 May 2012

COMMERCIAL FARMERS’ UNION CLASSIFIEDS   WEDNESDAY 9TH MAY 2012   For those wishing to receive the CFU Classifieds by Email ‘free of charge’ please send details of Name, Company, Physical address, Contact phone numbers and Email address to where the Classifieds are to be sent to advert@cfuzim.org for our database records   If you would …

UN rights chief should press Mugabe on rights abuses

UN rights chief should press Mugabe on rights abuses Clifford Chitupa Mashiri, 8th May 2012 Zimbabweans hope that the planned visit to Zimbabwe by the UN Human Rights Commissioner Navi Pillay will help put the country’s human rights record under the spotlight. During her five-day visit starting on 20 May, Mrs Pillay is expected to pile pressure on …

High Court Orders South African Authorities To Investigate Crimes Against Humanity Committed In Zimbabwe

High Court Orders South African Authorities To Investigate Crimes Against Humanity Committed In Zimbabwe News Release – Southern Africa Litigation Centre (SALC)8 May 2012 JOHANNESBURG – In a landmark decision for local and international justice, the North Gauteng High Court ruled this morning that the South African authorities must investigate Zimbabwean officials, who are accused of involvement in torture …

Mugabe’s nephew held hostage by farm workers

Mugabe’s nephew held hostage by farm workers http://www.swradioafrica.com By Alex Bell07 May 2012 Workers at a Norton tobacco farm now run by Robert Mugabe’s nephew Patrick Zhuwao last week held him hostage, over his failure to pay his staff for three months. Zhuwao was reportedly held hostage hours by 115 workers at his Gwebi Junction Estate near Norton, …