Zimbabwe Bird to Return Home in Historic Repatriation

South Africa announced the return of Zimbabwe's soapstone bird along with ancestral human remains in a symbolic handover ahead of Independence Day celebrations. South Africa's Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, stated that the repatriation, directed by President Cyril Ramaphosa, aims to restore heritage and dignity to the Zimbabwean people. The bird, a national emblem of Zimbabwe, is a significant cultural artifact originating from the ancient city of Great Zimbabwe.