Former African Union Chair, and Jacob Zuma’s previous wife, Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma took the pulpit at Faith Gospel Ministries in Carletonvi...
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Former African Union Chair, and Jacob Zuma’s previous wife, Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma took the pulpit at Faith Gospel Ministries in Carletonville, Gauteng to launch her presidential bid to become the first South African female president on an ANC ticket.
Bishop Peter Vuyisile Ndelende set the tone for the campaign. “I want a woman to rise up and say I want to be president,” said Bishop Ndelende. To which Dlamini-Zuma in her address responded: “I heard your message, Bishop, and I agree.”Accompanying her were the ANC Women’s League leadership, Corporate Governance Minister Des van Rooyen and MKVA chairman Kebby Maphatsoe, all known to be powerful premier league allies.
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Dlamini-Zuma said women should participate in leadership positions in all spheres of society. She said when women were empowered, the community and the nation benefitted. Women’s League president Bathabile Dlamini said even though they have been cautioned by party bosses – they won’t stop campaigning for Dlamini-Zuma.
She described her as a fearless leader who had changed the lives of many people in the country as well as on the continent. She quelled rumours that Dlamini-Zuma didn’t work well with other people, saying she didn’t tolerate lazy people.
“I have spoken to a lot of people who have worked with her, young and old, and they all tell me she is a hard worker.” Dlamini-Zuma hit out at corruption, saying it robbed the poor as that money should be directed into resources.
“But corruption comes in many forms. When you are being paid a salary and not working for it, that’s also corruption. People need to work for their salaries.”
Dlamini-Zuma did not seek a second term for the AU chair – but observers believe it was deliberate to launch her political career back home – and her stint in Addis Ababa prepared her for the grueling terrain ahead. - Online Sources
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