The Zimbabwean military has allegedly taken control of State institutions and has confined President Robert Mugabe and his wife to their house, saying that it is targeting criminals in government who are bent on destabilising the country. 

In his opening remarks at the 4th Bi-National Commission (BNC) between the Republic of South Africa and Botswana in Gaborone, President Zuma said the situation in Zimbabwe is of great concern. 

He said the Southern African Development Community (SADC), in keeping with its established protocols and processes, stands ready to provide all the necessary support to the people of Zimbabwe to resolve the current political impasse.

The comments by President Zuma, who is also chair of SADC, come as the ministerial meeting of the Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation has recommended that SADC members hold an urgent extra-ordinary summit to discuss the unfolding political and security situation in Zimbabwe.

SAnews.gov.za