The ruling party Zanu-PF has distanced itself from top Zimbabwean lawyer, Simba Chitando after he said he met South Africa’s Dr Motsoledi over exemption permits in the party’s behalf.

In a statement, the ruling party said Simba Chitando might have held the meeting with the South African government officials and the embassy in his capacity as a ZEP holder.

Below is a statement by the ruling party Zanu-PF: