Row over Zuma role at Mlangeni send-off
A fight regarding memorial services for ANC stalwart Andrew Mlangeni has erupted due to the prominent role played by former president Jacob Zuma after the ANC proceeded to include him in the build-up programme, despite objections from Mlangeni’s family.
City Press has learnt that there was initially no objection from the Mlangeni family or the June and Andrew Mlangeni Foundation during a virtual meeting with national leaders on Thursday, when Zuma’s name, together with those of his presidential predecessors Thabo Mbeki and Kgalema Motlanthe, was mentioned as one of the prospective speakers who would reflect on Mlangeni’s life.
Present in the meeting were ANC secretary-general Ace Magashule, chairperson of the foundation Dr Hlengiwe Mkhize and Mlangeni’s
