WATCH LIVE: King Misuzulu Asks Mnangagwa To Take Back 2 Million Zimbabweans From SA

King Misizulu & Regional Migration Summit

• King Misizulu has struck a deal with President Mnangagwa regarding the return of about 2 million Zimbabweans to their home country.

• Misizulu and King Ndamase are visiting Zimbabwe this week ahead of a summit originally scheduled to be held in Victoria Falls.

• The visit (led by King Misuzulu, King Ndamase Ndamase of AmaMpondo aseNyandeni, and other traditional leaders) focused on:

  • Addressing regional migration challenges.

  • Tackling xenophobia tensions in South Africa (following recent anti-immigration protests).

  • Strengthening cultural and historical ties between the countries.

  • Promoting cooperative solutions across Southern Africa, including a proposed SADC Regional Minority Summit in Victoria Falls.

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Africa

• South Africa is shifting from a voluntary to a mandatory backup fuel storage regime.

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Notes – JESSIE MAJOME CASE (Constitutional Court Hearing – 15 July 2026)

• Background of the Case

  • On 10 April 2026, President Mnangagwa “re-assigned” Hon. Jessie Majome (former ZHRC Chairperson, appointed 20 March 2024) to serve as a Commissioner in the Public Service Commission (PSC).

  • This re-assignment occurred just three days after the ZHRC (under Majome) issued a public statement on 7 April 2026 criticizing the flawed and exclusionary public consultations for the Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment Bill (No.3).

• Applicant & Legal Representation

  • Allan Chipoyi (26-year-old former student union leader and pro-democracy campaigner) filed the application on 21 April 2026.

  • Represented by Advocate Eric Matinenga and Advocate Tazorora Musarurwa, instructed by Doug Coltart (Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights).

• Chipoyi’s Legal Arguments

  • Violation of Section 90(1): The President failed to uphold, defend, and respect the Constitution by unlawfully interfering with Majome’s tenure.

  • Unconstitutional “Re-assignment”: The Constitution does not provide for “re-assignment” as a mechanism to interfere with an independent commission member’s tenure.

  • Improper Removal Procedure: The involuntary termination of a Chapter 12 Commissioner constitutes a “removal” that strictly requires a tribunal recommendation under Sections 187(8) and 237(3) – which was not followed.

  • Erosion of Independence: The action directly undermines the constitutionally guaranteed independence of independent commissions and threatens the democratic state.

• Relief Sought by Chipoyi

  • A declaration that the President failed his constitutional obligations by purporting to remove Majome via “re-assignment.”

  • An order to set aside the re-assignment directive and immediately reinstate Majome as ZHRC Chairperson with full powers and privileges.

  • An interdict barring the President from interfering with the ZHRC’s functioning or the tenure of its Chairperson/Commissioners, except as strictly permitted under Section 237 of the Constitution.

Mandatory Fuel Stockpiles (South Africa)

• Overview

  • The country is shifting from a voluntary to a mandatory backup fuel storage regime.

  • The government and private companies are legally required to maintain strategic fuel reserves.

• Stockholding Requirements

  • Total reserve target: A combined stockholding equal to 90 days of net imports.

  • Government’s share (60 days): Held primarily as crude oil at state-owned facilities (Saldanha Bay and Milnerton).

  • Private sector’s share (21 days): Licensed manufacturers and wholesalers must hold refined products (petrol, diesel, jet fuel) at their own expense. (Note: an additional 14 days of refined stocks is mentioned for downstream resilience, but the private obligation totals 21 days).

• Composition of Stock

  • All mandated stock must consist of 70% crude oil and 30% finished, refined products.

• Enforcement and Penalties

  • Companies must submit monthly reports on their stock levels.

  • Non-compliance will result in consequences that may include imprisonment.

• Rationale for the Policy

  • Triggered by supply fears from the Middle East war.

  • Aims to prevent economic losses estimated at R1 billion per day if the country runs out of fuel.

  • Recognizes that imports take 21–42 days to arrive, plus additional time for refining and transport – reserves are needed to bridge that gap.

• Rationing and Infrastructure

  • Fuel rationing will be triggered if a supply shock reduces fuel supply by more than 50%.

  • The policy may require construction of new storage tanks, as current capacity is insufficient for the required refined product stocks.