PROGRESSIVE DEMOCRATS OF ZIMBABWE-PDZ
XENOPHOBIA IN SOUTH AFRICA
PRESS STATEMENT
Progressive Democrats of Zimbabwe is a political party and an alternative government recognised under the Zimbabwe electoral laws. The Party is build upon the values of human rights, respect, love and respect of human dignity. PDZ’ quest is to build a non-sexist, inclusive and egalitarian society where all humans love together in dignity. We view diversity as a strength upon which we can build a better, beautiful and prosperous nation and continent.
As an organisation we condemn forthrightly the emerging xenophobic upheavals in South Africa and view this as a violation of people rights enshrined in the South African Constitution and other instruments that South Africa has ratified. The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa states in it’s preamble that ‘ South Africa belongs to all those who live in it,” Violence targeted at foreign nationals is also a violation of the right to, dignity and equality enshrined in the Constitution. We call upon the government of South Africa and it’s organs to take stringent measures to quell the situation and ensure that normalcy is restored immediately. Illegal foreigners must be dealt with through the statutory defined processes by the right state organs. The government can not allow such criminal acts to unfold unabated. The rule of law must be restored immediately.
We further call upon the government of South Africa to take recognition of the contributions of foreign nationals towards the country’s fiscal. The perception that all foreigners are criminals who come to take away local jobs and contribute nothing whatsoever towards the national economy is unfounded and uniformed. Failure by the government to take the necessary steps to stop this black-on-black violence would mean that it condones such acts. As a Party we have great respect for the Honourable President of South Africa, Honourable Jacob Gedleyihlekisa Zuma and trust that he and his government would do the right and honourable thing by stopping these violent acts.
PDZ further condemns the silence of the regional institutions such as SADC and the African Union in the face of such unprecedented events. It is the duty of these institutions to protect the rights of all humanity. Both the SADC and AU Secretariats must immediately petition the government of South Africa calling it to restore the rule of law. Regional institutions can longer be allowed to sit on the periphery and watch as human and people rights are violated by individuals and nation states.
PDZ leadership in South Africa will cooperate with all state organs, civic organisations in ensuring that peace is restored to our communities. We make a plea to all foreign nationals to exercise restraint and take reasonable steps to stay away from confrontational situations. The government must criminalize any statements that instigate violence directed towards foreign nationals.
SOUTH AFIRICA BELONGS TO ALL WHO LIVE IN IT, UNITED IN DEVERSITY
Barbara Nyagomo
PDZ President
They are selfish, self centred idiots who complain only when they are the victims. They are invading Mthwakazi and taking up local jobs, but dont see anything wrong with that. I know of no part of South Africa that is dominated by people from other parts of the country other than the locals. It only happens in Zim because of their tribalistic Shona government. Even in Botswana – the Northern part of Botswana are Khalanga areas – they are dominated by Khalangas even in employment. Everywhere in Africa its like that, except of course in the cities. Zim is the only exception!!
Shona people you are hypocrites . in your country where you are benefiting from your tribal system you are ignoring facts on the ground. What can you teach south Africa yet you are more to it than them. when your govt killed the Ndebele people you were quiet. economical marginalised other tribes you don’t see. Go to SA border Vendas work there because they are locals from that area on Zimbabwean side why don’t we have Vendas. same as plumtree. You are just evil people who have no moral right to see the wrongs in SA yet back home you are comfortable with the same system because you are benefiting from it.
Dear Barbara: As a serious political party, its always professional to ensure that the English language written on all intended public statements is edited before going to press. Linguistical errors show shoddy work on your part and that will aid in compromising your allure.