Would South Africa ever invade Zimbabwe?

But in the long run, I’m not so sure; things change and a new black nationalist governmet may just take over (legally or illegally) South Africa, and they may initiate a massive rearmament program and invade some or all of the neighboring states, Zimbabwe included. read more

Former South African president Thabo Mbeki said Mr Blair asked for his help in 2000. But Mr Mbeki favoured a negotiated settlement and, despite pressure from Britain to join military action to depose Mr Mugabe and his Zanu-PF party, he refused. read more

No, but I could see South Africa sending some sort force to keep unrest to a minimum if Mugabe dies in office. They would never invade for any other reason though. Zimbabwe had too many problems to be of any benefit to South Africa. read more