Regardless. I wonder how long the Zim people will tolerate this situation. I myself am begining to doubt if there is infact a crisis Zim. I do not see it from the Zimbabweans. What is clear right now is that there is a crisis with food prices the world over, the olympics have been threatened by China’s human rights question regarding Tibat, the price of crude oil threatens the world economy, I have to contend with inteminent electricity supply here in SA. Zim? I think it’s all good over there.

Let’s see – I’m betting JZ’s next move is southern African shuttle diplomacy of his own. He’s already met Morgan. He might go as far as meeting Gordon Brown, but that would be a naked declaration of intent.

What is probably holding poor JZ back is the eventual question that he must face – what, exactly, do democratic Zimbabweans expect South Africa to do? Thabo Mbeki is right about one thing – it’s your country, and in the end getting rid of your dictator must be your solution. Every thinking South African agrees that we are not doing enough to help you. But, if we were to offer genuine, unalloyed and uncompromised help, such as JZ might likely offer, then what would you want from us?

Please help JZ make a success of this. He – and we, and you – needs guidance.