Former president Jacob Zuma has given a strong indication that he is considering running for president again, this time with the MK Party.
Speaking at a Nazareth Baptist Church (Shembe) event on Saturday, Zuma said he wanted to “come back to fix things” that the current ANC government had failed to address. He cited the issue of load-shedding as one of the main problems affecting the poor in the country.
“All of you know I was removed before my presidency term ended—before I was done being president, I was removed because I was trying to solve problems experienced by the poor.
“The manner in which they [the current ANC government] have behaved has motivated me to want to come back because I want to fix things,” he said.
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Zuma claimed that he could relate to the hardships faced by ordinary South Africans who have no access to alternative sources of electricity, despite living in a lavish homestead equipped with generators.
“In recent time, the majority of us with no external sources for electricity have been affected; it has been incredibly hard,” he said.
He also promised that the MK Party, which he may lead as a presidential candidate, would make ending load-shedding its priority. He said the party had a plan to revive the economy and create jobs.
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He asked for prayers from the congregants gathered at the Khenana holy site, saying that he needed their support to succeed in politics.
“We are asking for prayers from the believers, us who are in politics, that all goes well this year.
“I am here to ask for your prayers that we govern the country well and that there are no complaints against those in government,” said Zuma.
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