uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party leader Jacob Zuma appeared to have taken a tumble but quickly recovered at a youth rally in commemoration of Youth Day.
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The 84-year-old former South African president was on stage at the Mayine Sports Ground in Ermelo, Mpumalanga, with fellow party members. While singing and dancing, the controversial political figure lost his balance and fell to the ground before receiving assistance to get back on his feet.
Jacob Zuma stumbled during a dance at the MK Party Parliamentary event pic.twitter.com/XlYJpu9IZX
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According to Briefly News, Tony Yengeni, the party’s Second Deputy President, urged supporters to back Jacob Zuma in the upcoming elections. Speaking to the crowd, Yengeni pointed to Zuma’s age as a reason for voters to honour him at the ballot box.
“Everyone must vote for Nxamalala. Next year, Jacob Zuma will turn 85 years old. At 85, he is still alive and walking on his own. You must give him a birthday gift, and the best birthday gift for Comrade Jacob Zuma would be a two-thirds majority on 4 November.”
Jacob Zuma’s fall goes viral
While some South African social media users criticised his fitness for leadership, people favouring Zuma praised his resilience.
After seeing the video, @matigary remarked, “There is a time old folks must admit they are no longer fit and agile. There is a time for everything.”
“He is the most loved, the strongest 84-year-old. We love him, and we are many. Trust me,” @MGAZIR1 added.
@tsitso09 wrote in the comment section, “He must just be careful not to break his legs. At 84, it is very difficult to heal. Anyway, he can afford the most expensive wheelchair.”
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