Mbeki jets in the country: likely to foster dialogue.

By Kudakwashe Vhenge
In a development that might see the country heading for a national dialogue, former President of South Africa, Thabo Mbeki will possibly meet MDC leader Nelson Chamisa and former First lady Grace Mugabe after meeting President Emmerson Mnangagwa at State House today (Monday).
Presidential Spokesperson George Charamba said, “Mbeki is in the country at the invitation of President E.D. Mnangagwa. The two have just finished their meeting at State House, with former President likely to accede to requests for meetings from different personages including politicians.
“He might meet Madame Khupe, Misihairabwi, Mr Chamisa, Mr Isaac Maphosa and possibly former First Lady.”
Charamba added that Mbeki offered himself to assist Zimbabwe in negotiating with the international community so that it is accepted back into the family of nations.
“Former President of South Africa, Cde Thabo Mbeki, is in the country at the invitation of President E.D. Mnangagwa. The two have just finished their meeting at State House, with former President likely to accede to requests for meetings from different personages including politicians.”
“The former President of South Africa offered his stature and access globally to help push Zimbabwe’s agenda to have sanctions removed and to ensure reconnection with the rest of the willing world.” He added.
There has been speculation that Mbeki is in the country to assist Chamisa and Mnangagwa dialogue.