South Africa and Zimbabwe
South Africa scores 45/100 toward Zimbabwe (unfriendliness, pressure), while Zimbabwe scores 65/100 back.
South Africa toward Zimbabwe
While South Africa engages in high-level diplomatic forums to strengthen bilateral trade and ties, it simultaneously conducts large-scale deportations of Zimbabwean nationals and faces ongoing friction regarding immigration and regional sanctions. This combination of political engagement and restrictive enforcement measures places the posture in the 'unfriendly' to 'routine conflict' range rather
Zimbabwe toward South Africa
Zimbabwean leadership actively participates in joint bi-national commissions and business forums with South African officials, signaling a desire for economic integration and diplomatic warmth. The coverage highlights cooperative rhetoric from Zimbabwean presidents regarding job creation and infrastructure, indicating a generally friendly and supportive stance despite the external pressures from S
Recent coverage
- Zimbabwe: 86,000 Deported Since June - As Malawi, Zimbabwe, Mozambique Continue to Trouble South Africa AllAfrica Southern Africa, 2026-09-09
- 86,000 deported since June - as Malawi, Zimbabwe, Mozambique continue to trouble South Africa - NewZimbabwe.com Google News: Zimbabwe, 2026-09-09
- South Africa beat Zimbabwe to win T20 tri-series final - scorecard BBC Africa, 2026-09-06
- Keynote address by President Cyril Ramaphosa on the occasion of the South Africa–Zimbabwe Bi-National Commission Business Forum, Gallagher Convention Centre, Midrand - The Presidency Google News: Zimbabwe, 2026-08-21
- South Africa, Zimbabwe strengthen bilateral ties - sanews.gov.za Google News: Zimbabwe, 2026-08-21
- Presidents Ramaphosa and Mnangagwa to address South Africa–Zimbabwe Business Forum - The Presidency Google News: Zimbabwe, 2026-08-20
- Lamola calls for South Africa-Zimbabwe ties to deliver jobs, investment and infrastructure - South African Government News Agency Google News: Zimbabwe, 2026-08-20
- From South Africa's immigration issues to Zimbabwe sanctions, SADC takes a stand on regional challenges - Business Insider Africa Google News: Zimbabwe, 2026-08-18
- Anti-migrant violence triggers emergency at the South Africa-Zimbabwe border - MSF - Médecins Sans Frontières Google News: Zimbabwe, 2026-07-30
- Anti-Migrant Violence Triggers Trauma and Medical Emergency on the South Africa-Zimbabwe Border - MSF Southern Africa Google News: Zimbabwe, 2026-07-23
- Thousands gather near South Africa-Zimbabwe border as migrant exodus grows - TRT Afrika Google News: Zimbabwe, 2026-07-04
- Emmanuel Mwamba. . MASS EXODUS: In Musina Limpopo near the border between Zimbabwe and South Africa,thousands of Zimbabweans going back home following Xenophobic attacks in South Africa # @top fans - facebook.com Google News: Zimbabwe, 2026-07-02
- Foreign nationals from Zimbabwe, Mozambique, DRC take on South Africa's Home Affairs over online residency application system - NewZimbabwe.com Google News: Mozambique + South Africa, 2026-06-18
- South Africa seizes $61 Million drug haul at Zimbabwe border, three arrested - africanews.com Google News: Zimbabwe, 2026-05-28
- South Africa Seizes R1Billion Worth Of Drugs At Zimbabwe Border, Three Malawians Arrested - Sahara Reporters Google News: Zimbabwe, 2026-05-28