Cape Town – Former South African president Jacob Zuma’s daughter, Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, was sworn in as a new member of the Pan African Parliament (PAP) in Midrand on Monday.
Expressing excitement for her new role, she emphasised her passion for African unity and the significance of PAP in promoting a united African agenda.
“I am excited to take on this role because I have a passion for African unity. Being here is going to be kind of a driving force,” Zuma-Sambudla said.
Member of the National Assembly, Ms Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla will be sworn in this morning as a Member of the @AfrikParliament. #PAPCommittees24 pic.twitter.com/wqtpj3lDAp
— Parliament of RSA (@ParliamentofRSA) September 16, 2024
In an interview with SABC News, she highlighted the importance of politicians from different parties coming together under PAP to advance Africa’s goals.
“The Pan African Parliament is very important. When we talk about African unity it starts with organisations like this.
“What makes me happy is that as much as we come here as different parties in this building, we are so united,” she said.
Another member of the @AfrikParliament from South Africa @DZumaSambudla on how important is the Pan African Parliament. #sabcnews pic.twitter.com/PHydD2Z8dK
— Sophie Mokoena (@Sophie_Mokoena) September 16, 2024
Zuma-Sambudla’s party the uMkhonto weSizwe Party, congratulated her on this achievement.
“uMkhonto weSizwe Party congratulates our Member of Parliament Hon. Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla on being sworn in as a member of the PAP,” said the party.
uMkhonto weSizwe Party congratulates our Member of Parliament Hon. Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla on being sworn in as a Member of the Pan African Parliament. pic.twitter.com/frnXSeJnPH
— uMkhonto WeSizwe Party (Official) (@MkhontoweSizwex) September 16, 2024
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
