Calls for Zimbabwe not to host the 44th SADC summit

There are calls for Zimbabwe not to host the upcoming SADC's 44th ordinary summit of heads of state and government scheduled later this month.
The DA wants International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola to exercise South Africa's right as a member of SADC and call for the gathering not to be held in Harare.
Zimbabwe has been under the spotlight following reports of human rights abuses.
It's been reported that four democracy activists were taken off a plane at Robert Mugabe International Airport and charged with disorderly conduct.
They took part in a protest demanding the release of the 77 opposition party members.
SABC News' Khayelihle Khumalo has more.....

[princemakena]

The ANC LEADERSHIP BENEFITS FROM THE SUFFERING OF ORDINARY PEOPLE OF ZIMBABWE

[Umzenzi]

Its because of the dragon Mbeki who in 2008 betrayed Zimbabweans.

[patie]

I'm Zimbabwean and agree, why must a brutal, oppressive, murderous and destructive military regime like Zanu be even recognised? Africa works in weird ways for sure.

[learnmoreaaron]

My brother we thank you as zimbabwean youth we are suffering zanu pf must go we are tired of this cruel government

[cleverkahari]

Thank you for showing your true love to the Zimbabwean people

[KaydeeMacheka]

Let it be so ....zimbabweans are tired

[karma-ulzx]

We saw on aljahzira gold mafia Zimbabwean minerals coming to S.A illegal

[kayonasteven]

The most corrupt and autocratic regime of ZANU PF under the leadership of Mnangagwa

[foseraichitsiga]

ANC is playing a betrayal game in all the SADC...Mr Ramaphosa is ZANU PF's friend

[LuckyMudaunetshiheni-ih]

Zimbabwe is not fit to host anything . They must apply democratic changes, and love their people like mnangagwa

[Creativemind_-cm]

I wonder how gnu will maneuver this one...

[Zonke]

Go! Zimbabwean Youth Go!!!! And remove the Scarf from your so call President! You will be free!

[thecitizen]

Its a disgrace to have this abusive person as chairman of SADC.

[tk_]

continue with your SADC summit and see if you will not run this are waiting for you

[ElijahMukokota]

Maimane is right Zimbabweans we have suffered enough because of zanu pf

[kerisonmunyorwi]

Maimane doesn't know politics! Zimbabwe is a peaceful country. We're tired of all the political machinations aimed at tarnishing the image of the country. We don't want to be another Lybia!

[brucekoffe]

Sadc leadership must held ED Mnangagwa and security chiefs in Harare accountable for the abuse.

[jameskillu]

SADC head should just BOYCOT to send the RIGHT message

[ntombizodwancube]

ZanuPF talk to people on the floor, why are you silencing people. Let citizens express themselves.

[johnone]

Maimane is just trying to stay relevant. SA should withdraw its membership of the group if it has a problem with Zimbabwe