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South Africa–Zimbabwe relations have been generally cordial since the end of apartheid in South Africa, although there have been tensions due to political troubles in Zimbabwe in recent years. [1] South Africa has a mission in Harare. Zimbabwe has an embassy in Pretoria and a consulate general in Johannesburg. The Government of Zimbabwe took ...
South African Border War; Part of the Cold War and decolonisation of Africa: Clockwise from top left: South African Marines stage for an operation in the Caprivi Strip, 1984; an SADF patrol searches the "Cutline" for PLAN insurgents; FAPLA MiG-21bis seized by the SADF in 1988; SADF armoured cars prepare to cross into Angola during Operation Savannah; UNTAG peacekeepers deploy prior to the 1989 ...
The border was established by the Pretoria Convention of 1881 and restated by the London Convention of 1884 which defined the boundaries of the South African Republic (the Transvaal Republic). [ 2 ] [ 3 ] The South African Republic subsequently became the Transvaal Colony and then part of the Union of South Africa , while north of the Limpopo ...
Border officials in South Africa say they have intercepted dozens of buses carrying more than 400 young children from Zimbabwe without parents or legal guardians in an anti-trafficking operation.
South Africa has played a key role in seeking an end to various conflicts and political crises on the African continent, including in Burundi, the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Comoros, and Zimbabwe. In August 1998, South Africa assumed the chair of the Non-Aligned Movement, which it relinquished in July 2002.
1977 September 1 — South African Government reimposed direct rule on Walvis Bay. 1979 — Mauritania withdraws from southern Western Sahara, which is taken over by Morocco; 1990 — Namibia gets independence from occupying South Africa. 1991 May 18 — Somaliland declares independence from Somalia but is not recognized by any other country.
Conflict Zimbabwe and allies Opponents Results; Rhodesian Bush War (1965–1979) ZANU FRELIMO. ZAPU ANC Rhodesia South Africa: Stalemate [1] Lancaster House Agreement
Following a cholera outbreak in Zimbabwe, the ruling ANC in South Africa became impatient and has urged the parties to form a unity government. [158] Zambia: 30 April 1980 See Zambia–Zimbabwe relations. Both countries established diplomatic relations on 30 April 1980. [159] Initially, the two countries had good relations after gaining ...