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Our relations with Zim cannot stand in the way of the law http://www.timeslive.co.za/ The Times Editorial | 11 May, 2012 00:58 The Times Editorial: Even though President Jacob Zuma has adopted a far tougher approach to the recalcitrant Robert Mugabe than Thabo Mbeki ever did, our police service has had no qualms in cosying up to their …
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South Africa: War criminals’ holiday destination no more? http://www1.dailymaverick.co.za 11 May 2012, 22:12:58 (South Africa) Almost overshadowed by the case involving NPA boss Menzi Simelane, a ruling delivered on Tuesday by the North Gauteng High Court delivered diplomatic shockwaves. It compelled authorities to investigate allegations of state-sponsored torture and crimes against humanity in northern neighbour Zimbabwe. The ruling also …
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Editor’s Memo: Human rights chief must speak truth to power http://www.theindependent.co.zw/ Friday, 11 May 2012 14:14 Dumisani Muleya UNITED Nations Human Rights Commissioner Navanethem Pillay’s expected visit to Zimbabwe should be used to bring the country’s checkered human rights record under close scrutiny at a time when political tensions are resurfacing ahead of decisive elections for President Robert …
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South Africa Cannot Try Us – Tomana http://www.radiovop.com Harare, May 10, 2012 – Zimbabwe’s top lawyer, Johannes Tomana, this week said Zimbabwean citizens will not be subjected to South African and international laws that the country is not part to. He said this in response to a ruling by a South African court this week ordering the prosecution …
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. …
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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 …
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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 …
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 …
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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 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, …