President Jacob Zuma paid a whistle-stop visit to Nelson Mandela Bay where he met religious leaders and ANC branch members.
Zuma began his visit in Zwide for a private meeting with the Ministers Fraternal, Inter-denominational African Ministers Association of South Africa, IDAMASA.
He then moved on to the Nangoza Jebe Hall for a public meeting with the religious leaders and ANC branches from Nelson Mandela Bay region where he received a warm welcomes.
Zuma’s visits was spurred by a letter from Idamasa where the religious leaders raised concerns about rates as well as gangsterism plaguing parts of the Metro.
Supporters also sang songs in support of Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, who is one of several candidates vying for the position of ANC president at the party’s December elective conference.
In his address to the clergy and supporters, Zuma reportedly said they should pray for unity so that Nelson Mandela Bay can be returned to the ANC.
He said Thursday’s engagements showed unity between the ANC and the religious organisation.
Zuma also encouraged leaders to “walk a righteous” path.
