Jacob Zuma reiterates significance of Black unity: ‘We can’t kick people out’

During the MK Party’s last rally before the 4 November local government elections, former president Jacob Zuma said he doesn’t believe in removing foreigners from the country.

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Jacob Zuma calls for Black unity

The MK Party leader recently took to the stage at the last campaign rally ahead of the upcoming elections. During his speech, Zuma shared some interesting views, highlighting his disapproval of the call to remove people who have come to know the country as home.

“We can’t kick people out, people who have been here for years and years,” he expressed.

This came as a shock for many, considering the past week of anti-illegal immigration protests led by Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma, who is of no relation. She has also been vocal about the removal of illegal immigrants from the country as well as leading a movement.

Loool I listened to Jacob Zuma full speech- He says all black people must unite not fight against each other. 😅😅uBaba has always been clear about his stunts https://t.co/YAKgq9bVAn

— zizipho (@zizipho50) November 1, 2026

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Jacob Zuma remembers his ANC roots

Zuma shared his views on Black unity following his statement against anti-illegal immigration activism.

“We are the owners of this land, and no one can say it isn’t so; it is! We didn’t journey from different continents. This is our father’s land. We must stress the importance of coming together,” he said.

Standing on his point, Zuma said he will be an ANC member until he dies, reflecting on his time in the party and speaking about the meetings he attended back when he first started, the war against apartheid, and when they won.

“During our activism work, there was a time I went home, and there was a meeting organised by the party’s [ANC] comrades. Leaders like Mandela and soldiers you may see today were there. We fought a great fight for years and eventually won. Thus, for me, I will always be a member of that party,” he expressed.

His time spent in exile in foreign Southern African countries may also inform this perspective not to kick foreigners out of the country, taking into consideration the refuge he received during apartheid and the continuous fight for human dignity that is ingrained within the ANC and, by extension, the MK Party.

“I will be an ANC member until I die,” said Jacob Zuma, President of the uMkhonto WeSizwe Party.

He was addressing MK Party supporters at the Princess Magogo Stadium in KwaMashu, Durban where the party held its final election rally ahead of the opening of polls tomorrow. TCG https://t.co/CHww5Xrpz3

— EWN Reporter (@ewnreporter) November 1, 2026

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