SADC sees no issue with Mnangagwa third term

South Africa’s presidential spokesperson Vincent Magwenya said SADC believes all legal processes were followed in passing CAA3, which gives President Mnangagwa a third term. The statement came on the sidelines of the recent SADC summit. Opposition groups and civil society argue the amendment is a power grab. SADC’s lack of concern signals tacit acceptance of the constitutional changes. The regional body’s position undermines domestic opposition efforts to challenge Mnangagwa’s extended tenure.