Hollywood couple Brad Pitt and his pregnant lover Angelina Jolie are fed up with being bothered by journalists while they are on holiday in Southern Africa, claim reports.

The couple, nicknamed 'Branjelina' by the press, have been trying to get away from it all by relaxing with the kids in Namibia as Angelina is also expecting the birth of her first child.

But they are so tired of the press interest in them and their unborn baby that they released a statement asking journalists to leave them alone and it was supported by none other than the Namibian Prime Minister, according to reports in South Africa's Sunday Times.

"We love Africa and to be here in Namibia with our family is very special for us. To the local people who have been so kind and gracious, thank you for making us feel at home," the statement read.

But then the couple added, "as for the press, we kindly ask for privacy so that we can enjoy this beautiful country with our children".

Namibian Prime Minister Nahas Angula defended the pair saying: "This lady is expecting. You guys are harassing her. Why don't you allow her some privacy? Harrassment is not allowed in Namibia."