By A Correspondent- President Emmerson Mnangagwa has said Zimbabwe is closely following developments in South Africa amid concerns over the violence targeting foreigners in the southern african country.

He commended the South African authorities for their response to the violence adding that his government was in regular contact with the nation’s Southern African counterparts.

Said Mnangagwa:

“We strongly condemn all forms of hate driven violence and applaud the South African Authorities for the swift way they have responded. We are closely following the situation in South Africa and are in regular contact with our South African counterparts.”