Whatever the truth, it is unlikely that Mugabe will retain South Africa’s tacit support beyond that country’s next presidential election, early next year. Mbeki’s apparent blind spot and public intransigence have already harmed Zimbabwe and his own reputation dearly; it is to be hoped that the consequences, for South Africa, of the resultant Zuma presidency are not equally dire.
mihir.sharma@expressindia.com
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