‘I’ll die an ANC member’: Zuma stuns MK party rally, attacks GNU ahead of voting [video]
Zuma's appearance came days after he was discharged from hospital, ending speculation about his health
Former President Jacob Zuma, 84, reaffirmed his dedication to the ANC during the MK party's final rally in Durban before polling day. The event took place at Princess Magogo Stadium in KwaMashu, marking MK's last chance to rally supporters before the opening of special voting on Monday. Zuma's return to the campaign trail came after his recent hospital discharge, dispelling health concerns.
The rally drew thousands of supporters who greeted him with enthusiasm. Zuma, introduced by his son and MK deputy president Duduzane Zuma, expressed gratitude for his return to political activity. He directed his ire at the Government of National Unity (GNU), accusing its collaboration with parties supporting white interests of perpetuating South Africa's oppression.
Zuma warned that the nation was "dying a second death" and that the MK party had decided to continue the struggle for black people's rights. He vowed that the party would not allow the GNU to harm them again and would fight until it defeated the coalition. Zuma confidently predicted that the MK party would secure significant victories at local government levels, reclaiming land and municipal authority.
"I will be an ANC member until I die," he declared with a crowd's approval, emphasizing the paradox of his dual membership in the ANC and leading the MK Party.
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