SA Govt Criticized for Omitting Zuma from Namibia Inauguration Post
The South African government is facing criticism for a recent social media post about the inauguration of Namibia’s new president, which did not mention former President Jacob Zuma, even though he was present at the event.
In an official post, the government highlighted the attendance of President Cyril Ramaphosa, former President Thabo Mbeki, and former Deputy President Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka at the inauguration of President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah in Windhoek, Namibia, but failed to recognize Zuma, who was reportedly one of the most celebrated leaders there.
This oversight caught the attention of the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party, which Zuma leads. MK Party Secretary-General Floyd Shivambu criticized the government’s communications team, calling their actions “childish” and suggesting they were acting on behalf of their superiors as reported by MDN NEWS.
“Government communicators are childish and possibly on behalf of their principals! President JG Zuma attended the inauguration of Her Excellency President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and was the most celebrated of all leaders there,” Shivambu said.
The exclusion has sparked discussions about the ongoing tensions between Zuma and the ruling African National Congress (ANC), especially as the MK Party’s influence continues to grow. Zuma remains a significant political figure outside the ANC, making his omission from the government’s post particularly controversial.
