‘DA stands with the people of Zimbabwe against Zanu-PF’s regime’ – Steenhuisen

John Steenhuisen

Cape Town – Democratic Alliance (DA) leader John Steenhuisen has strongly criticised President Cyril Ramaphosa’s attendance at the inauguration of Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa.

Steenhuisen argued that this move demonstrated the African National Congress (ANC) government’s detachment from the suffering of the Zimbabwean people under the autocratic rule of Zanu-PF.

He condemned Ramaphosa’s participation, accusing him of endorsing a stolen government and democracy, which has resulted in hyperinflation, economic collapse, and mass migration in Zimbabwe, causing regional instability.

Steenhuisen emphasised the need for South Africa to prioritise the well-being of Zimbabweans over outdated political alliances.

“President Ramaphosa’s attendance of Emmerson Mnangagwa’s inauguration demonstrates that the ANC is far removed from the plight of the Zimbabwean people under the Zanu-PF’s longstanding autocratic dictatorship. The DA stands with the people of Zimbabwe against Zanu-PF’s regime,” he said.

Ramaphosa’s attendance came amid allegations of a rigged election by the Zimbabwean opposition.

Mnangagwa was inaugurated on Monday for a second term.

Despite allegations of fraud from the main opposition party, Mnangagwa called for unity and pledged to lift the country out of poverty.

“I stand as a president of all. I offer you individually and collectively, unity,” Mnangagwa said.

His second term begins amidst ongoing economic challenges, with the Zimdollar’s sharp decline and frozen international funding.

The opposition leader, Nelson Chamisa, called for a new vote but did not challenge the result in court, allowing Mnangagwa’s inauguration.

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