IX. Acknowledgements This report was researched and written by the Zimbabwe researcher in the Africa Division of Human Rights Watch, with research assistance by Sipho Mthathi, South Africa director. The report was reviewed by Rona Peligal, Africa deputy director at Human Rights Watch; James Ross, legal and policy director; and Andrew Mawson, deputy program director. Production assistance was provided by Charlene Harry, South Africa office manager; Jeffrey Severson, associate in the Africa Division; Grace Choi, publications director; and Fitzroy Hepkins, mail manager. Human Rights Watch is grateful to all persons interviewed for this report and to all local civil society organizations that provided valuable information for this report. Sleight of Hand 26