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President Jacob Zuma has condemned violent protests across the country and urged South Africans to work together to end the violence ahead of the 2016 local government elections. He made the comments at a National Prayer Day in Durban yesterday.
Zuma spoke out against the burning of schools in Vuwani in Limpopo, as well as the killing of political leaders.He urged citizens to pray for a peaceful build up to the elections on the 3rd of August. "People have a right to express themselves, which is guaranteed in the Constitution. Nobody in our country should tolerate or condone the use of violence. Our people should speak out and condemn violence," the President said.
Willies Mchunu attended the event in place of KZN Premier, Senzo Mchunu, adding to the growing speculation that the Premier will be removed from his post in a provincial Cabinet reshuffle.
