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EPISODE · Jul 14, 2026 · 6 MIN

SA court hands down judgment in the extradition case of Zimbabwean activist Wellington Masiwa

from First Take SA · host SAfm

A South African court has handed down judgment in the extradition case of Zimbabwean activist Wellington Masiwa, also known as Comrade Nyoka-yema-bhunu. Masiwa is a vocal critic of President Emmerson Mnangagwa but Zimbabwe says the request relates to fraud charges and not politics. The case has sparked debate over extradition law, political asylum and the protection of activists in South Africa. In an exclusive interview from the holding cells, Masiwa spoke to Producer Tracey Boomgaard about his arrest and time in the country.

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