South Africans in Zimbabwe urged to keep contact
Our government's urged South Africans in Zimbabwe to keep in constant contact with the embassy there.
"Just maintain regular contact with our Embassy in Harare as the situation develops - if it develops further. Based on what we have been told - the status quo remains that there are no changes," International Relations spokesperson, Clayson Monyela says.
President Jacob Zuma is yet to comment on the tense political situation in Zimbabwe.
Media reports from the country this hour is that the Finance Minister has been arrested by the military.
According to news agency Reuters, Ignatius Chombo was detained after an army general told the nation they were trying to root out "criminals" around President Robert Mugabe.
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Despite seizing control of national broadcaster, ZBC, he insisted they're not trying to overthrow Mugabe.
"His Excellency, President Mugabe, and his family are safe. Their security is guaranteed. We are only targeting criminals around him who are committing crimes that are causing social and economic suffering in the country. We want to make it abundantly clear that this is not a military takeover of government," he says.
He has also urged Zimbabweans not to panic.
"We urge you to remain calm and limit unnecessary movement. However, we encourage those who are employed to continue their normal activities as usual," he says.
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