After the election date announcement by the President of the Republic of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa, many political parties moved ahead with their election campaigns hoping to convince people on why they should vote for them on the 29th of May.
MK Party’s top member and former president of South Africa Jacob Zuma was among those who delivered speeches on what his party would do for the citizens if put in power.
His speech touched on many social issues, including teenage pregnancy, corporal punishment as well as a promise for free education.
Delivering his speech in isiZulu he commented:
“We will offer free education so that our children can be able to take this country to greater heights.”
WATCH: Former president Jacob Zuma’s speech:
JACOB ZUMA ADDRESSES UMKHONTO WESIZWE PARTY RALLY https://t.co/wsfhxmlYeK
— Newzroom Afrika (@Newzroom405) February 25, 2024
Internet users were shocked to hear the former president’s speech stating that he had the opportunity to do everything he was promising when he was president:
Lol wasn’t this man the president of the whole country not so long ago? Where were these ideas back then? He had the power to do it all
— MaShenge (@LondieNotLondon) February 25, 2024
Jacob Zuma had 9yrs to do whatever he is claiming he will deliver once voted by his airheads…
In his 9yrs he puts himself 1st.. it was Nkandla upgrade, More wives, Mjolo with kids impregnating them
He stole Tax Payers money to grow Guptas businesses #VoetsekMKParty pic.twitter.com/llVaYrsjOx
— Tebza_FS🇿🇦🇵🇸 (@FsTebza) February 27, 2024
Reason why I keep saying no politician should be in office after 65 years, senility will make you forget you contributed to current problems your country has
— Dr Masie-Mohlala (@papi_911) February 26, 2024
One user agreed with Jacob, commenting:
Number 1 and 2 is what we all need to hear. The ANC made children to disrespect parents that’s why we are facing with teenage pregnancy
— Emmanuel Ndou (@KrugersdorpB) February 25, 2024
Also see: Internet reacts to Jacob Zuma wanting to banish pregnant teens to Robben Island
