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