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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. South Africa has a mission in Harare. Zimbabwe has an embassy in Pretoria and a consulate general in Johannesburg. The Government of Zimbabwe took a particular interest in the search for independence for Namibia (South-West Africa) from South Africa. In addition, as chairman of the Frontline States in southern Africa, Zimbabwe spoke out vigorously against the policies of apartheid in South Africa and frequently called for the imposition of economic sanctions against the government. However, whilst supporting democratic change in South Africa, Mugabe did not support the idea of Zimbabwe being used as a base for anti-South African guerillas.〔(US Department of State - Background Note: Zimbabwe ), accessed November 29, 2008.〕 In recent years, following the political crisis in the country, the ex-president Thabo Mbeki mediated with the MDC and ZANU–PF to form a unity government, and often remained silent on the issues in Zimbabwe, which drew criticism.〔("Mbeki urges patience in Zimbabwe" ), ''The National Post'', April 8, 2008.〕 Following a cholera outbreak in Zimbabwe, the ruling ANC in South Africa became impatient and has urged the parties to form a unity government.〔("Zuma says summit must "force" Zimbabwe deal" ), ''Reuters'', November 7, 2008.〕 ==Second Congo War== On September 3, 1998, South African President Nelson Mandela supported the intervention by Zimbabwean troops in the Democratic Republic of the Congo against anti-Kabila rebels.〔(【引用サイトリンク】 title=South Africa shifts position on Congo )〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「South Africa–Zimbabwe relations」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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