But the silence of SADC leaders in general is disgraceful. Why
throughout this crisis have we seen no evidence of public leadership
from King Mswati III, chairperson of SADC Organ on Politics, Defence
and Security Co-operation?
He should not only be taking high-profile action on Zimbabwe, but needs
to show that peace and democracy are possible in his own country.
Are SADC’s leaders not moved by the terrible human suffering in Zimbabwe?
Where is their ubuntu? Must people be massacred in Zimbabwe’s streets
before SADC will take firm, decisive and public action? Will they even
then?
No, SADC has failed and is morally bankrupt. President Mugabe has
demonstrated again and again that he will not share power. He is no
longer fit to rule. I appeal to the chair of the African Union,
President Jakaya Kikwete of Tanzania to step in and declare publicly
that Mugabe’s rule is now illegitimate and that he must step aside, and
for the AU to work speedily with the United Nations to set up a
transitional government to take control.
The Most Revd Thabo Makgoba
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