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Podcast: First Take SA
Episode: Zimbabwean opposition politician Job Sikhala to appear in SA court
Description: Zimbabwean opposition politician Job Sikhala is appearing in a Pretoria court today following his arrest for possession of commercial explosives. Sikhala, a vocal critic of President Emmerson Mnangagwa will be joined in court by his uncle. His arrest comes less than a year after his release from prison in Zimbabwe, where he was held for allegedly inciting public violence. Rights groups and opposition figures claim the Zimbabwean government is targeting Sikhala for his criticism of the ruling party ZANU PF. Elvis Presslin spoke to Zanu PF Spokesperson, Farai Marapira