South African President Cyril Ramaphosa speaks during the election manifesto launch of the African National Congress in Durban, South Africa, January 12, 2019. REUTERS/Rogan Ward

GENEVA (Reuters) - South African President Cyril Ramaphosa called on Tuesday for sanctions against Zimbabwe to be lifted and said his government was in discussions with Harare about how best to help.

He said Zimbabwe’s situation was a challenge for the whole of Africa and he planned to meet its President Emmerson Mnangagwa at a later stage.