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SA must investigate Zimbabwe torture claims

May 8, 2012 | Jonisayi Maromo, Sapa | 7 comments

South Africa is obliged under international law to probe alleged atrocities by officials in Zimbabwe, the High Court in Pretoria has ruled

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May 8, 2012

Socrates

This will cost the country huge sums of unavailable money, will this IC court contribute towards those prosecustions?
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May 8, 2012

Sinudeity

The last report on torture investigations by South Africa into Zim, is still being buried by the government. What use will it be sending in another team, and never knowing the findings?
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May 8, 2012

RobinH

Socrates. I think that is probable. BUT I think this investigation (or at least it's repercussions, should it ever get under way) will be the circus to beat all circuses. Our govt is so far up Bob's bum it hasn't seen air for years.
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May 8, 2012

cornelius

Hollow victory. You can order them to investigate, but you cannot force them to do it properly.
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May 8, 2012

Sixpack

@ ALL

Did you guys and girls saw the headline story in other newspapers today.....that the Zimbabwean government is buying maize from the commercial farmers it chased out, now residing in Zambia. The former impoverished Zambia who's sole income used to come from mining, suddenly produces much MUCH more food that it can consume. This is an absolute crime against the people of Zimbabwe, caused by their own stupid, selfish, corrupt leaders. Put them on Trial !!!!!
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May 9, 2012

Bhubesi

Whilst on it do not let Andries Tatane slip your mind.
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May 9, 2012

RobinH

Bhubesi: With respect, what has Tatane got to do with torture in Zimbabwe?
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