President Jacob Zuma warns against formation of unconstitutional government in Zimbabwe

Soldiers stand beside military vehicles just outside Harare, Zimbabwe (Photo: Courtesy)

Johannesburg: South African President Jacob Zuma has confirmed that Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe is under house arrest but he is fine after talking to him.

South African President Jacob Zuma expressed hope on Wednesday that there would not be unconstitutional changes of government in Zimbabwe after the military seized power in Harare.

Zuma also called for the Zimbabwean government and army to resolve their differences amicably and said the Southern African Development Community, on whose behalf Zuma was speaking, was ready to help resolve the impasse in Zimbabwe.