Zim rights violations are 'persistent and serious'

Transformation is a long event not an overnight process. There is a lot that needs to be done. Give it time.

Wow Xolani, you are sure right about the transformation process being a long event! In my opinion, until such time as the key elements within the Mugabe regime are right out of politics and authority there is little reason for optimism. I sometimes believe that our South African brothers have been extremely callous and inconsiderate with regard to our long and painful suffering...perhaps they need a dose of it to appreciate what it is actually like - maybe then they will understand and be a bit more understanding and sympathetic to others people's suffering?

I get the sense that this partnership government is like my brother and I sharing the duties to clean the house, while he is out with his friends all the time and I'm left with a dirty house.

Same headline last year, same next year...

Deafening silence on Zimbabwe from Zuma and ANC alliance

The following statements made by Zuma indicate a fresh approach to dealing with the catastrophe that exists in Zimbabwe . These statements inspired millions of Zimbabweans to continue the struggle , something to hang on to . At last an influential African leader was brave enough to do the right thing which was to end Africa,s policy of quite diplomacy with Mugabe . To force ZANU-PF to respect the will of the majority in Zimbabwe . Zuma was expected to use his influence in the ANC ,SADC, and the AU to rewrite the book “ African solutions to African problems” .
Alas !! These statements were all made before Zumas ascendancy to power. We can now see that Zuma,s mutterings were merely electioneering with the intention of undermining Mbeki,s position.
Since becoming president of South Africa , Zuma by his silence , appears to have joined the “brotherhood of untouchables “.In fact he has now proposed a ridiculous deal whereby autocratic leaders in Africa are given immunity from prosecution in exchange for their retirement .This ingenious solution would then pave the way for future leaders to rape their countries with impunity

Brett Smith

The statements:

“ We cannot agree with Zanu-PF, we cannot agree with them on values . We fought for the right of people to vote . We fought for democracy . “ - Press conference on 24 June 2008

“It is even more tragic that other world leaders who witness repression pretend it is not happening, or is exaggerated. When history eventually deals with the dictators, those who stood by and watched should also bear the consequences. A shameful quality of the modern world is to turn away from injustice and ignore the hardships of others “ - Statement December 2007

“ History is dotted with the legacy of tyrants who abused the rights of citizens in order to usurp or hold on to power,” - Speech Human rights day December 2007
"suspicious". Zuma commenting on delay in releasing presidential ballot results in Zimbabwe
“In Africa we have some political leaders who refuse to bow out and try to change the constitution to accommodate themselves as in neighboring Zimbabwe.” - Zuma speaking at a ANC dinner in KwaZulu-Natal in July2008
“How could you have an individual who would become such a monster? The ANC system does not allow for that kind of thing.”- Speaking to The Sunday Telegraph referring to Robert Mugabe before addressing a rally in Durban