Government says 'status quo remains' in Zim
The Department of International Relations (DIRCO) says the information it is receiving from officials in Zimbabwe is that the "status quo remains".
Reports of a military coup emerged through the night, after military vehicles were seen travelling to the capital Harare.
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Prolonged gunfire was also heard near the presidential residence early on Wednesday morning.
However, the army has denied a coup during a state broadcast.
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"We encourage South Africans living, working or holidaying in Zimbabwe to stay in contact with the embassy in Harare," says DIRCO spokesman Clayson Monyela.
Monyela says the issue of safety is not a major concern as violence hasn't broken out.
"We urge South Africans to maintain regular contact with the embassy and to be vigilant."
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JacarandaFM News correspondent Zenzele Ndebele tells us the latest from the streets, where it looks like the military is definetly in charge.
Ndebele says reports are emerging of a number of arrests.
The United Nations Department of Safety and Security has issued an advisory to its staff in Harare to work from home.
