Zuma gets rousing birthday welcome at Winnie memorial event in Durban
The former president remains a popular man in his home province.
Former president Jacob Zuma was warmly welcomed by a large crowd attending a Winnie Madikizela-Mandela memorial event at a packed marquee in Durban on Thursday.
On his 76th birthday, the crowd sang happy birthday to him after singing: ““Wenzeni uZuma awuphendule” and repeatedly chanting his name.
He remains enormously popular in KwaZulu-Natal, his home province. Deputy President David Mabuza was reportedly meant to attend the event.
Watch the videos below:
Loud cheers as crowds sing Happy Birthday to Former President Jacob Zuma #KZNWinnieMemorial @ANN7tv pic.twitter.com/8kWtrvSBCA
— Phathisa Mfuyo (@thisamfuyo) April 12, 2018
Former President Jacob Zuma arrives at the #KZNWinnieMemorial @ANN7tv pic.twitter.com/PkEQnHdc2L
— Phathisa Mfuyo (@thisamfuyo) April 12, 2018
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