Polokwane – Former president Jacob Zuma has called for unity among black political parties, urging cooperation across organisations to achieve true freedom and end ongoing inequality.
Speaking at the home of Julius Malema in Polokwane during a visit to mourn Malema’s aunt on Friday, Zuma said black South Africans are “not truly free” and must work together politically despite differences.
He was welcomed with singing and cheering from both EFF and MK Party supporters.
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Members of the EFF and Umkhonto weSizwe Party singing together in militant unity, reaffirming their commitment to the struggle and unwavering support for the CIC at his home following the passing of Mme Martha Malema.
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Zuma stressed the need to close ranks despite ideological differences, saying: “We need to come together even if we have different organisations or views… so that we can liberate black people… if we don’t we are going to be slaves forever… whilst we are still alive we must be in charge of this country.”
He also argued that freedom remains limited in practice: “We have been oppressed in this country and even when we say we are free we are actually not free… human rights… nothing more than that and we can’t say we are free.”
Zuma criticised divisions, suggested closer cooperation between the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party and the EFF, and emphasised solidarity, while Malema — who did not address the crowd due to mourning — expressed agreement with the message of unity.
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
