15 August 2007
The Presidency has noted media reports citing aspects of what is claimed to
arise from a leaked report which President Thabo Mbeki will supposedly present
to the Southern African Development Community Summit in Zambia this week.
The Presidency wishes to make it clear that it is not aware of such a report
and that if it exists, it was not authored by the Government of the Republic of
South Africa.
The Presidency would like to reassure everyone that the object of the
process of facilitation of dialogue between the political leadership of
Zimbabwe with which President Mbeki is engaged is to assist in finding a
lasting solution to the political and economic situation in Zimbabwe.
Accordingly, we would like to call on everyone, including the media, to
support the facilitation process. A critical part of support for the process is
the communication of factual information about all aspects of the situation in
Zimbabwe.
Finally, while we endeavour to be transparent, cognisance should be taken of
the fact that the facilitation process requires a measure of confidentiality,
to which all parties involved have committed themselves, if it is to be
successful.
For more information, please contact:
Mukoni Ratshitanga
Tel: 012 300 5436
Cell: 082 300 3447
Issued by: The Presidency
15 August 2007
