Simba Chitando
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I support this development. For too long South Africa has behaved as though fellow Africans are at best beneath them, at worst their enemies. It is right that Africa responds by simply boycotting them.
We regret to announce the revocation of South Africa’s designation as the Country-in-Focus for this year’s festival, and the withdrawal of the invitation of our South African guests following the victimization of Chidimma Adetshina, her family, & members of immigrant communities.
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Minister Aaron Motsoaledi to sue Zimbabwe permit holders' lawyer for defamation | News24
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SA govt tells Zim lecturers their services 'no longer required'
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I will be on Newsroom Africa discussing xenophobia in South Africa & the ZEP.
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This is a flagrant breach of the health professionals code of conduct. A Doctor bullying a patient on a hospital bed, with ethnic insults, is unbecoming. A complaint against this medical practitioner will be lodged with the appropriate authorities.
Angry Community: A South African health worker saying President
@edmnangagwa
has failed the health system and now South Africa has to suffer for that.
"Mnangagwa does not give me money to operate you and I have to do it with my limited budget."
Watch Video:
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Several days after the brutal murder of Mr Nyathi beaten and burnt alive by a crowd in a primitive act of barbarism captured on video by perpetrators & distributed for effect. No arrests. No Court appearance. No justice. Nothing, like it never happened. No rule of law in SA! None
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Will be providing the ICC with further evidence of crimes against humanity in South Africa,which target Zimbabwean citizens.Years ago a complaint was made to the ICC, a case number was provided.I was asked to give more evidence of atrocities, & will do so in interests of justice.
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If these Zimbabweans were told that South Africa makes billions flying over Zimbabwean airspace. Their sovereign territory, without any compensation, but they are subjected to this treatment for traveling on South African land, they would vote for the Motsoaledi Aviation Bill.
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There shall be justice for this. It will take time, but there shall be justice. I will not allow this to happen to my people. 🇿🇼🇿🇼🇿🇼
This is the normal life of a Zimbabwean in South Africa.
@matinyarare
@simbachitando
@KMutisi
@daddyhope
@Cde_Ostallos
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FACT CHECK | No, MEC Ramathuba, poor management is killing Limpopo hospitals - not immigrants | News24
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Zimbabwean nationals in South Africa were attacked while in prayer.Women ran with their babies on their backs as men shouted that they would burn them alive.Children traumatised for life. Just when you think it cannot get worse. It does.
@IntlCrimCourt
stop ignoring this!
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11 April 2023 15 years of Legal Practice. On 11 April 2008 I started my journey as an Advocate of the High Court of South Africa. Today, exactly 15 years later, I will represent Zimbabweans in the biggest legal case, affecting the entire region, in African history. There is no
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Today I celebrate a big milestone in my life as I turn 40. Its been an incredible journey. It is also a day to remember my mother who gave birth to me 40 years ago. I thank everyone who helped me become a lawyer committed to asserting the rights of Zimbabweans at home & abroad.
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Zimbabwean children in South Africa watch the news & listen to the hate towards them. They have seen their parents panic as the South African government tried to close their bank accounts during festive season. One day they will grow up, & they will never forget. Not should they.
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I’m humbled to report that I’ve just completed my first address to
@ZANUPF_Official
headquarters where I provided legal advice on challenging unlawful sanctions on Zimbabwe. These sanctions are unlawful to the extent that they are inconsistent with the United Nations Charter✊🏾🇿🇼
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22 January 2024: grateful to be 42 today. The gift of age is wisdom & humility. Health is wealth. Family is everything. My life is for Zimbabwe 🇿🇼 🇿🇼🇿🇼.
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On Saturday 24 September 2022 Zanu PF South Africa unanimously endorsed
@edmnangagwa
as our candidate for President in the 2023 elections & to continue as the First Secretary of Zanu PF.
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This is a human rights disaster. Scenes like this will only make me work harder for my people.
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SA mob burns three Zimbabwean men in Limpopo | The Herald - Heartbreaking news. Totally unacceptable. My prayers are with the bereaved family.
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Limpopo needs Zimbabwean water for economic development, but the MEC for Health in Limpopo has insulted the Zimbabwean government, & its citizens, before the provision of Zimbabwean water is agreed. Under the circumstances Limpopo should do without Zimbabwean water
@matinyarare
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Zim truckers want to sue Operation Dudula leaders - but can't find them
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I am aware of the campaign for Africa to have a permanent seat on the UN Security Council. I think it’s long overdue. South Africa has shown interest in taking the seat. In my view South Africa should & not represent Africa in ANY forum. They do NOT have our interests at heart.
Africa has been wanting a permanent seat on the UN Security Council for years. But how will the world take us serious as Africans if comrades still officially open dust bins & threaten to arrest Journalists like Hopewell for speaking truth. They've no time for comedy at the UN !!
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11 April 2024 marks 16 years as an Advocate of the High Court. It’s been an incredible journey of impactful litigation. My passion for the law & justice is as strong as it was when I started! Its a privilege to be of service🇿🇼🇿🇼🇿🇼
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ZEP update. The review application in the ZEP case will be heard on 5, 6, & 7 October 2022 in the Gauteng Division of the South African High Court.
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@HermanMashaba
@HomeAffairsSA
& I will closely follow the legality of your conduct. A boycott is the most peaceful, lawful, & democratic forms of protest. I will not remain silent on the unlawful victimisation of foreign nationals, including Zimbabweans, in SA. Neither should lawful member’s of the continent
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Expired Zim exemption permit holders who don’t apply for legal status ‘will be punished’, says Motsoaledi — WRONG AGAIN, & VERY RECKLESS.Minister of Home Affairs has NO lawful power to punish a soul!!! Only a Court has that power. ZEP money is missing.
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I watched the video of a hate crime…the burning alive of a foreign national. One of my own. South Africa has lost its moral compass. Mr Nhlanhla Lux, Dr Motsoaledi, & Mr Mashaba & others have to be held to account for cultivating hate if South Africa is to redeem itself.
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Humbled by the birthday messages I’ve received from all over the World. 41 years of blessings & challenges. Grateful for life, family, & friends. Happy Sunday.
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I am pleased to update the ZEP community that the updated Court papers have been filed, and served on the Minister of Home Affairs. The updates were necessary because of the new critical skills list, which was gazetted last month, together with other decisions by the Minister.
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Had a great meeting with political heavyweight Honourable Cde Chiyangwa MP. We discussed the future of Zimbabwe.
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Zimbabweans head to court to stop SA banks and schools being ‘weaponised’ - Moneyweb
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It is my pleasure to announce that The Department of Home Affairs has withdrawn the directive I was challenging Court. We are still proceeding in Court. A great day for ZEP holders.
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My press statement on pending legal action to deal with unlawful acts of intimidation, from various quarters, against ZEP holders.
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Happy Independence Day Zimbabwe. Our country at 42 has had a hard history, but is now growing under the capable leadership of
@edmnangagwa
: leaving no one and no place behind. Nyika inovakwa nevene vayo 🇿🇼🇿🇼🇿🇼🇿🇼🇿🇼🇿🇼🇿🇼🇿🇼🇿🇼🇿🇼🇿🇼🇿🇼🇿🇼🇿🇼🇿🇼🇿🇼🇿🇼🇿🇼🇿🇼🇿🇼🇿🇼
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@MbalulaFikile
#Truth
: Trevor Noah, a South African stand up comedian, was paid millions of dollars to make fun of more than one US president, while living in the US, & your President welcomed him as a hero. SG be fair, SA’ns generally have been critical of African leaders for years.
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@IanCameron23
just saw the interview you did with Biz News. You’re doing amazing work. Don’t be intimidated. You’re a real life hero.
#respect
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Not just Lux, but Motsoaledi, Mashaba, & many others who cultivate hate as a distraction from the economic challenges in the country.
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Let me start by saying you’re concerned with the Zimbabwean staff working as waiters & cooks at the restaurants & not the foreign owners (Greeks, Portuguese, English, German, Indian etc) of the restaurants.
So every restaurant in SA is hiring only Zimbabweans? I was in CT the other day and every restaurant I visited had majority of not only Zimbabweans working there!
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Still no convictions of the criminals who murdered this man & took a video of the brutal killing. All the evidence of the crime was distributed on social media &
@NPA_Prosecutes
&
@SAPoliceService
have done absolutely nothing because deep down they condone xenophobic violence.
Rest in peace Elvis Nyathi you shall never be forgotten 💔💔
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@nelsonchamisa
if you cannot, & will not, debate with
@matinyarare
about Zimbabwean issues on an independent South African broadcaster, then you cannot, & will not, defeat
@edmnangagwa
in a Presidential election.
1/2 This is the SABC Debate Chamisa Ran From Rutendo.
He ran because he knew that the legality of sanctions his party called for and how those
#SanctionsRigElections
for CCC would be an issue of discussion.
For the whole interview watch
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A Zimbabwean artist (who is also a ZEP holder) did this for me yesterday. I’m humbled. I am committed to serving Zimbabweans everywhere, and anywhere, without apology. 🇿🇼🇿🇼🇿🇼🇿🇼
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I would like to thank the Indian government for an independent assessment of the Zimbabwean elections, which they found to be transparent, free, fair, & credible. India is the largest democracy in the World, and is best placed to provide an objective account on an electoral
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I’m proud to be Zimbabwean. I’m proud of our President ED Mnangagwa. Zimbabwe is rising 🇿🇼🇿🇼🇿🇼
H.E. President
@edmnangagwa
gives the State of the Nation Address at the New Parliament Building in Mt Hampden.
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US admits its sanctions have ‘cost opportunities’ for ordinary Zimbabweans-operanewsapp
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DHA says Zimbabwean exemptions are unaffordable.Evidence before Court states that National Treasury only made available 15 million,of the requested 146 million,for permits.After ZEP holders paid several hundred million for permits.Corruption.Will not stop updates to ZEP holders!
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Two people gunned down outside Randburg court. This has never happened in Zimbabwe, but happens frequently in South Africa.
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I will be on 702 at 16:50 discussing sanctions against Zimbabwe. These sanctions have crippled the Zimbabwean economy. The country cannot be revived until these sanctions have been removed.
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This is a breach of separation of powers. The judiciary, for too long, has assumed powers of executive government. These speeches, & on occasion, sermons, constitute judicial activism. Many Judges have entered the political arena, protected by judicial immunity. A silent coup.
Mogoeng Mogoeng slams ‘fearmongering’ amid COVID-19 pandemic
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5 October 2022 ZEP update. The ZEP hearing will not proceed today. Please see my brief statement below to ZEP holders.
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Dr Motsoaledi has run out of money, which explains why he asked me for R200 000. I refused to give him my money.This after he received hundred of millions of rands from ZEP holders, which both he & VFS refuse to account for. Now he wants Court day moved. Shocking
@SADHomeAffairs
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Looks like Zimbabwe has struck oil. 🇿🇼🇿🇼🇿🇼
This could be huge for Zimbabwe. History in the making I pray….🙏🏿🤗🇿🇼
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Court rules Zim truckers with valid permits cannot be fired - Moneyweb
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I’m happy that: “Britain disapprove South Africa’s decision not to renew Zimbabwean exemption permits - The Zimbabwe Mail”
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There has been a lot of confusion since the Department of Home Affairs withdrew its oppressive 29 November 2021 directive a day before it was to be challenged in Court on 14 December 2021. For the sake of clarity, here is my press statement.
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My update on the ZEP case is that
@HelenSuzmanFdn
has filed a case to challenge the decisions by the Minister of Home Affairs. This is an appreciation post. Thank you for standing up for Zimbabweans.
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Just watched
@FareedZakaria
speak about xenophobia in South Africa & how tragic it is to watch a country that rose above apartheid & descend into hate. As one of the lawyers involved in the ZEP case, I did not foresee the level of attacks against me & others seeking justice.
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I just gave a talk at the University of Johannesburg on the termination of the ZEP, it’s consequences, & the legal challenge.
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At 1pm today I will be giving a lecture, at the invitation of Nelson Mandela University, on human rights violations associated with the termination of the ZEP. The lecture is virtual, & open to anyone & everyone who is interested.
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We all heard cabinet make the decision, which was broadcasted live. They have filed an affidavit saying they did not make the decision. It’s a legal issue to be decided in the courts
For clarification purpose
@simbachitando
. Was the decision not to renew the ZEP, an SA Cabinet decision or the Minister of Home Affairs decision.
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Update 1 ZEP case:
@HomeAffairsSA
has failed to file a notice to oppose the amended main application during the period of time provided. This could be because the Minister of Home Affairs is inefficient in his legal affairs, or a deliberate abuse of the Court process. Unfortunate
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On 31 January 2023 I moved for the Court order granted by the Pretoria High Court depicted below. The terms allow for matric registrations, & enrolment at school, of ZEP children turned away because they didn’t have study permits. Those affected promptly contact
@official_zepha
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'Foreign nationals are not a problem. It's South Africans' - Cele's reality check on crime in SA | News24
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Zimbabweans trying to leave South Africa turned back at Beitbridge border | Citypress - Zimbabweans cannot stay in peace in SA, & cannot leave SA either. The plan is to torment Zimbabweans. As with Nazi Germany, our persecution in SA is a political tool.
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On 18 November 2023 I received the Zimbabwe Achievers Award for community development. There’s nothing more rewarding than being acknowledged by your people for the hard work you do for them. Humbled. Grateful. Emboldened to do more. 🇿🇼🇿🇼🇿🇼
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There is a diplomat from Guinea Bissau, on a diplomatic passport, who flew into South Africa for African Union business today, but has been unlawfully detained overnight by
@HomeAffairsSA
.
@DIRCO_ZA
@PresidencyZA
you are causing irreparable harm to your relations with Africa.
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I will never forget how they treated my people like livestock. Can’t stay; Can’t leave. Zimbabweans will never forget. Should never forget. Nobody has the right to treat Zimbabweans like this. I will never forget. 🇿🇼🇿🇼🇿🇼
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9 January 2023 ZEP Update: it has come to my attention that some schools will not enrol children of ZEP holders. This is unlawful, & unconstitutional. Any affected parents should report this to
@official_zepha
website.
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Had a great meeting with
@matinyarare
. We discussed
@ZASMorg
strategy in challenging unlawful economic sanctions on Zimbabwe.
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Home Affairs has 30 days to process permits for 182 immigrants with R15bn to invest - Moneyweb
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I will be on Newsroom Africa in the next few minutes discussing sanctions on Zimbabwe
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How do you know I did not. I want to be very clear. I don’t work for you. I’m suing you. The Zimbabwean government doesn’t work for you. Before giving me a lesson on good governance, stop the abuse of Zimbabweans, then we can be good, until then. I continue suing.
I would have called the Ambassador instead of calling him out in public. It doesn't look good. On allegations of human rights abuses, as a lawyer you know that the burden of proof lies with you. I just hope you're not living in a "glass house as you throw these stones around".
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Arundel rescues patient humiliated in SA hospital | The Herald
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It’s back to court for Zimbabwean children denied schooling in SA - Moneyweb
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On Friday 16 December 2022 I was privileged to be joined by other Zanu PF South Africa leaders in a meeting with our party boss Dr Obert Mpofu Zanu PF Secretary for Administration & member of the politburo. He was accompanied by his delegation, who came for the ANC conference.
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ZEP update. No government has survived the collective punishment of an ethnic minority. It is illegal,impossible to do,without causing instability, & atrocities, which would lead to the collapse of the South African economy, & international isolation.
@SADHomeAffairs
is suicidal
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ConCourt slaps personal costs order on Home Affairs minister, DG
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Several days have passed since the gruesome death of Mr Nyathi. No official apology from
@CyrilRamaphosa
. Nothing. If an American was burnt to death by South Africans he would have made a statement on the same day…a few hours later. South Africa has fallen. Enough is enough.
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US government sued in Gauteng High Court over Zimbabwe sanctions - Moneyweb
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US government sued in Gauteng High Court over Zimbabwe sanctions - Moneyweb
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22 November 2022 ZEP update: the DJP has directed that the ZEP hearing will be heard on 11 - 14 April 2023. The Minister of Home Affairs is in contempt of Judge Collis directive to file heads of argument on 14 November 2022, which they still haven’t done. An abuse of Court.
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@namibiansun
South Africa is falling apart. This is not what Nelson Mandela dreamt of.
@hagegeingob
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20 November 2022 ZEP update:
@HomeAffairsSA
were directed by the Court to file heads of argument in the ZEP case on 14 November 2022, & to date they failed to do so. They said they could argue the case on 5 October 2022, which was obviously not true. Dishonest & Incompetent
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Fellow Zimbabweans & ZEP holders. Today at 10:30am leaders of the ZEP community, from all provinces in South Africa, will have a virtual meeting with the Zimbabwean Ambassador to discuss the decision by SA cabinet on 24 November 2021.Minutes of the meeting will be made public.
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Dr Motsoledi has joined a very short list of South African leaders, post 1994, condemned by Human Rights organisations throughout the world; & an even shorter list, of those that made their conduct reach the UK parliament. No different from Botha & the rest. Sad.
@HomeAffairsSA
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Marvelous Indeed!!! Congratulations to this man. Proudly Zimbabwean. 🇿🇼🇿🇼🇿🇼
“I am a marvelous player" said Zimbabwean midfielder Nakamba after penning a five-year-deal with Barclays premier league side
@AVFCOfficial
“I am a midfielder giving everything for the team every time, one who gives everything for the team, who fights for the team,” he promised
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On 10 February 2023 the Zimbabwean Ambassador to South Africa hosted a dinner for Zimbabwean lawyers, which I was honoured to attend. We discussed the the rights of Zimbabweans in South Africa.
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The damage to South Africa’s reputation has already taken place. If anything it will only get worse
The National Employers Association has warned of the possible reputational and economic consequences for South Africa across the continent, should the government impose strict rules against the employment of foreign nationals.
#sabcnews
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Economic sanctions on Zimbabwe are real and have caused harm on our economy, & lead to job losses. Zimbabwe does not threaten the domestic security of the United States. Apart from that, these sanctions are unlawful to the extent that they are inconsistent with international law
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Absolutely shocking. I’m going to look into legal recourse for this conduct, which is obviously unlawful.
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The Judge’s are also appointed by the President. Sometimes, even against the recommendation by the JSC.
All the people who must investigate Ramaphosa are appointed by the President.
National Comm. of Police
CEO of SARS
Head of Hawks
Head of NPA
Head of SARB
Public Protector (Got suspended after announcing that she is investigating Ramaphosa)
Investigations with Fear & Favour🤷🏿♂️
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I don’t know why Mr Gordhan would object to being cross examined by
@AdvDali_Mpofu
. What does he have to hide? If you give evidence, it follows that your evidence should be scrutinized by cross examination.
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Zim already “compromised” on immigration laws when it took in two former South African Presidents (Zuma & Mbeki) neither had SA papers when they were exiled in Zim. Nor did many other ANC leaders. All ZEP holders have been in SA in the terms of normal immigration laws.
#facts
ZEP holders have a 12-month grace period during which they can regularise their stay in 🇿🇦 through applicable normal immigration laws of 🇿🇦. Why are you guys so invested in 🇿🇦 becoming a lawless country? Zimbabwe itself doesn't compromise on immigration laws, why should we? 🚮
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