Addressing the African Heritage Society meeting, Nosiwe Mpisa-Nqakula said the goings on in Zimbabwe were worrying herself and the South African government. Zimbabwe occupies a special place in my heart. We used to meet some of our activists there. We used to get $20 and that used to be enough to spend in Zimbabwe. When Zimbabwe became independent it opened the way for us to be free. But the country later moved one step forward and two backwards, said Nqakula.
Making a passionate plea she it was sad, to see brother against brother, sister against sister, who fought side by side to liberate the country. For the sake of the people of Zimbabwe, for the women and children and you have to ensure that what you have started doesnt disintegrate. To applause from the gathering she said Zimbabweans may differ like any progressive thinking people but they must not cease to engage. With the two co-ministers of Home Affairs, Kembo Mohadi and Giles Mutsekwa present, Mpisa-Nqakula said there had to be trust in the GNU if it was to succeed. Calling on the principals of the GNU to do their best revive the Zimbabwean economy she said home is always home and South Africa cannot be home to Zimbabweans.