Zim farmer conciliatory on land grab
May 4 2012 at 01:27pm
By SAPA
Johannesburg – A Zimbabwean farmer who was told 10 days ago his farm had
been confiscated, now says it looks as though the issue could swing in his
favour, Beeld newspaper reported on Friday.
Henry Jackson’s widely publicised, conciliatory stance to the occupation of
his farm, situated near Gweru, elicited strong reactions from South Africans
and Zimbabweans.
Amongst other things, Jackson, 57, told the prospective new owner of the
farm he would bless him and provide him with logistical help.
Jackson said on Thursday it seemed as though high-ranking Zanu-PF officials
were however taking issue with the land commissioner who was trying to
expropriate his farm.
The Zanu-PF officials were sending him messages saying he should stay on the
property, Jackson said.
“It’s as if I’m standing to one side, and they’re fighting against one
another.”
Jackson, also a pastor of the United Apostolic Faith Church, cited the
biblical story of Gideon, who had stepped aside to allow his enemies to
fight against each other, to explain his behaviour. Jackson said he was
content to leave the issue in God’s hands. – Sapa