We can’t change our past, our future we can!

We can’t change our past, our future we can! Posted on December 2, 2013 by ZimSitRep_J — 6 Comments ↓ via We can’t change our past, our future we can! December 2, 2013 by Moses Chamboko The problems that have bedevilled our country are well known to everyone, within and without Zimbabwe. Finding a lasting and appropriate solution is what we must …

Supreme Court of Appeal Orders South African Police to Investigate Crimes Against Humanity Committed in Zimbabwe

NEWS RELEASE FROM THE SOUTHERN AFRICA LITIGATION CENTRE   27 NOVEMBER 2013   Supreme Court of Appeal Orders South African Police to Investigate Crimes Against Humanity Committed in Zimbabwe   Johannesburg, 27 November – In a landmark decision for local and international justice, the South African Supreme Court of Appeal today ordered the South African …

SAPS can probe crimes outside SA

SAPS can probe crimes outside SA Posted on November 27, 2013 by ZimSitRep_J — No Comments ↓ via SAPS can probe crimes outside SA | News24 2013-11-27 – SAPA The SA Police Service (SAPS) is empowered to investigate alleged human rights violations in Zimbabwe, the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) ruled on Wednesday. The SCA dismissed an appeal by the national police commissioner and …

South African police must investigate ‘Zimbabwe torture’

South African police must investigate ‘Zimbabwe torture’ Posted on November 27, 2013 by ZimSitRep_J — No Comments ↓ via BBC News – South African police must investigate ‘Zimbabwe torture’ 27 November 2013 South Africa’s Supreme Court of Appeal has upheld an order for police to investigate Zimbabwean officials over allegations they tortured opposition figures in 2007. Under international law, South Africa had a …

South Africa Court Orders Probe into Torture of Zimbabweans

South Africa Court Orders Probe into Torture of Zimbabweans Posted on November 27, 2013 by ZimSitRep_J — 2 Comments ↓ via South Africa Court Orders Probe into Torture of Zimbabweans by Blessing  Zulu 27.11.2013VOA Zimbabwe In a landmark ruling Wednesday the South African Court of Appeal has ordered the South African Police Services to investigate crimes against humanity in Zimbabwe. The Southern African Human …

SA court upholds landmark order to probe Zim crimes against humanity

SA court upholds landmark order to probe Zim crimes against humanity Posted on November 27, 2013 by ZimSitRep_J — 1 Comment ↓ via SA court upholds landmark order to probe Zim crimes against humanity | SW Radio Africa by Alex Bell  November 27, 2013 The Supreme Court of Appeal in South Africa on Wednesday upheld a landmark legal order, compelling the prosecuting authorities …

SA has duty to investigate Zimbabwe torture claims, court rules

SA has duty to investigate Zimbabwe torture claims, court rules Posted on November 27, 2013 by ZimSitRep_J — No Comments ↓ via SA has duty to investigate Zimbabwe torture claims, court rules | BDlive NOVEMBER 27 2013 Sapa THE Supreme Court of Appeal on Wednesday ruled that the country’s authorities have a duty to investigate allegations of torture in neighbouring Zimbabwe. Judge Mohammed Navsa …

SA appeal court to rule on Zim torture case

SA appeal court to rule on Zim torture case Posted on November 27, 2013 by ZimSitRep_J — No Comments ↓ via SA appeal court to rule on Zim torture case  Mail & Guardian 27 NOV 2013  SAPA The Supreme Court of Appeal is expected to rule on South Africa’s obligation to probe alleged atrocities by officials in Zimbabwe. South Africa’s Supreme Court …

Rule of law key to fighting Zim hunger

Rule of law key to fighting Zim hunger Posted on November 21, 2013 by ZimSitRep_J — No Comments ↓ via Rule of law key to fighting Zim hunger | SW Radio Africa by Alex Bell on Thursday, November 21, 2013   Restoring the rule of law in Zimbabwe has been described as key for fighting widespread hunger in the country, amid reports of …

SA fights to overturn landmark order to probe Zim torture

SA fights to overturn landmark order to probe Zim torture Posted on November 2, 2013 by ZimSitRep_J — 6 Comments ↓ via SA fights to overturn landmark order to probe Zim torture | SW Radio Africa  by Alex Bell  November 1, 2013   South Africa’s prosecuting authorities are fighting to overturn a landmark legal ruling made last year, which compelled them to investigate torture …