WATCH: Zuma calls Ramaphosa a ‘crook’ on MK party campaign trail
There is no love lost between Zuma and Ramaphosa, with the political tensions between the duo having played out publicly.
During the MK party's campaign trail ahead of the 4 November local government election, former president Jacob Zuma called President Cyril Ramaphosa a "crook" while campaigning in Mthatha, Eastern Cape. Zuma alleged that the country was being "run by a crook who has not done anything for the people." Tensions between the two have escalated in recent years, with the ANC officially expelling Zuma from the party in July 2024.
Zuma's comments come as the MK party seeks to revitalize traditional leadership and take control of political programming. Zuma criticized Ramaphosa for allegedly hiding money and failing to address issues like orphans, stating that the country couldn't afford to continue under a single individual's governance.
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