Many people think that South Africa is more neutral than many other countries.
Zuma returned to South Africa on Monday night after meeting with Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni and Deputy President Speciosa Kazibwe. Magubane said that Zuma would in the future also be meeting with other leaders in the region. Political sources told IRIN that Zuma's visit should not be seen as trying to replace former South African President Nelson Mandela as mediator in the Burundi conflict. The meeting with President Museveni and Vice President Kazibwe was very fruitful. They have recommitted themselves to the content of agreements aimed at stopping the wars in the Great Lakes Region.