‘Tea party’ could avert a crisis
THE meeting in Nkandla on Friday between former president Jacob Zuma and EFF leader Julius Malema was meant to prevent a “constitutional crisis”. EFF former national chairperson advocate Dali Mpofu, Ekurhuleni mayor Mzwandile Masina and former African National Congress chief whip Tony Yengeni, who are considered to Zuma’s strong allies, were also part of the unusual gathering.
Three insiders, who were part of the discussion, yesterday spoke to the Sunday Independent on condition of anonymity. They said Zuma was persuaded to reconsider appearing before the State Capture Commission and to raise all his objections and unhappiness about Justice Zondo from the stand.
Another insider said the meeting between Malema and Zuma had nothing to do with political realignment but everything to do with the red berets president's
