The African National Congress’s September flight to Zimbabwe might have caused consternation on the southern side of the border, but was beneficial to both countries. This is according to outgoing South African ambassador to Zimbabwe Mphakama Mbete, who is winding up his time in Harare with “hope for the future” of the countries’ bilateral relations.
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Rejoice Mabudafhasi tipped to replace Mbete as SA ambassador in Zimbabwe 28 December 2020 - 11:35 By Lenin Ndebele Rejoice Mabudafhasi, right, is tipped to become SA s ambassador in Zimbabwe. Image: PUXLEY MAKGATHO
Rejoice Mabudafhasi, 77, who served as deputy minister in at least two portfolios, is tipped to replace Mphakama Mbete as SA ambassador to Zimbabwe as early as January next year, diplomatic sources told TimesLIVE.
The one-time national treasurer of the National Education, Health and Allied Workers Union (Nehawu), an affiliate of Cosatu, is expected to seek to strengthen trade and economic relations between Harare and Pretoria.
Lunga Nqengelele, media liaison officer at the ministry of international relations and co-operation, said however that the department will only comment should she present her credentials in Harare.
Zimbabwe Women Risk Safety, Arrest to Buy Cheaper Groceries in South Africa
Zimbabwe Women Risk Safety, Arrest to Buy Cheaper Groceries in South Africa
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BEITBRIDGE, Zimbabwe Faced with a deepening economic crisis where runaway inflation and weekly price hikes have long been ordinary, many Zimbabwean women risk their safety and arrest to cross into South Africa by “unofficial” routes just for necessities like food and clothing.
Beitbridge is the only border crossing post between the two countries on land, and it’s busy even under normal circumstances. But passage has been restricted to essential services, mostly cargo trucks, because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Melody Chengetai braces the murky waters of the crocodile-infested Limpopo River instead. The widowed single mother of four crosses this way into South Africa’s border town of Musina for basics, and then returns.