Former President Jacob Zuma In Mourning
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Former President Jacob Zuma In Mourning. The general elections just came to an end, and party leaders are on the edges of their seats. For UMkhonto Wesizwe Party leader Jacob Zuma, it’s a totally different story. He has sadly just lost one of his brothers.
In a statement shared by the MK Party, Joseph Ngekengithule Zuma is no more. They sent condolence message to their president and family as they face the difficult time. At this point, the cause of death is yet to be disclosed. We send out sincere condolences to Joseph Zuma’s family as well as loved ones.
“UMkhonto Wesizwe Party sends condolences to President Zuma on the passing of his brother, uBaba uJoseph Ngekengithule Zuma. May his soul rest in peace,” the statement reads.
UMkhonto Wesizwe Party sends condolences to President Zuma on the passing of his brother, uBaba uJoseph Ngekengithule Zuma.
— uMkhonto WeSizwe Party (@MkhontoweSizwex) May 29, 2024
May his soul rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/n1V1emwf4x
In July 2021, Zuma lost his younger brother, Michael Zuma. He died aged 77 after a long illness, according to local media. At the time Zuma was still in prison serving his sentence, but was granted compassionate leave to attend the funeral.