Corruption within government departments and the Zimbabwean political stalemate dominated this afternoon's talks between President Jacob Zuma and leaders of political parties in Parliament. After nearly two hours of deliberations, most leaders said they were not satisfied with the government's handling of these two crucial issues.

This was their first regular meeting this year and as the political situation in Zimbabwe seems to be sliding off course, opposition leaders appeared impatient.

IFP’s Mangosuthu Buthelezi and leader of ACDP Kenneth Meshoe say the situation is not improving irrespective of many efforts and the agreements signed between parties within the government of national unity, and that SADC seems to be toothless and irrelevant

While parties steered clear of issues relating to the president's personal life, COPE insists it will press ahead with a vote of no confidence in the president.

"The Congress of the People has said quite clearly that the most critical question that must be raised is whether indeed the people of SA are satisfied that this kind of behaviour is the behaviour they want in their leaders,” says COPE Parliamentary leader Mvume Dandala.

Other parties such as the ACDP indicated that they might support the move. They intend to raise the issue on Friday, when they reply to the president's State of the Nation Address.