Cape Town – Leader of the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party Jacob Zuma has warned members that internal divisions could hinder the party’s progress.
Speaking at a memorial service for six MK members who died in a taxi accident en route to his Nkandla home, Zuma urged members to put aside their differences and unite.
MK Party President Jacob Zuma speaking at the memorial service of 6 party members who died in a car accident two weeks ago while heading to Nkandla for an event to honour Zuma’s first wife Sizakele Khumalo pic.twitter.com/dXtiZbiVjp
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During the service in Escort, tensions were evident as disgruntled members interrupted provincial leader Thobani Zuma.
Zuma began his speech by addressing the issue, EWN reported.
“We have a big task as the uMkhonto weSizwe Party of uniting black people. Therefore, we shouldn’t be the ones who are divided and creating conflict, or else we don’t know what we are doing,” the report quoted Zuma as saying.
In his keynote speech, Zuma emphasised the importance of unity and suggested that those unwilling to adhere to the party’s values should leave.
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu