The Anglican archbishop emeritus of Cape Town, Desmond Tutu, has said that Africa's silence over Mugabe's crimes is a stain on its conscience.

A leading church body that played a key role in the overthrow of apartheid has called on South Africa to act against the growing waves of repression under President Mugabe of Zimbabwe

A community organisation supported by church and other partners has been forced to close its offices in Mbare, Zimbabwe, after being threatened by ruling party militia.