The African National Congress (ANC), today today shocked all and sundry when it supported Zanu PF's unwarranted claim that recent civilian protests rocking Zimbabwe were sponsored by those seeking regime change.
The party party said it was concerned by the mass protests against President Robert Mugabe’s government which it labelled as "sponsored elements seeking regime change."
Ironically, last week Zimbabwe government officials claimed that the protests at the Beitbridge Border post were sponsored by South Africans.
“The struggling Zimbabwean economy, which has been going on for a long time, should not give a licence to regime change elements to revive restlessness in Zimbabwe. Every citizen of Zimbabwe should appreciate the difficulties and contribute positively in the regulation of the Zimbabwean economy,” said ANC Secretary General Gwede Mantashe.
He said South Africa would assist Zimbabwe as a fellow member of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), but that it was up to Zimbabweans to effect the initiative to build their country’s economy.
A social media campaign dubbed “ThisFlag” and “ZimShutDown2016” saw Zimbabwean citizens stay home last week, in protest against Mugabe's poor administration.
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