“South Africans badmouthing this country are irresponsible” – Jacob Zuma.

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Jacob Zuma claimed that the country’s economy could only recover if all ‘key stakeholders’ stuck together, claiming that those who criticise South Africa are ‘irresponsible’.

The President delivered his bizarre remarks during his annual address to the National Council of Provinces. Throughout his speech, he was heckled by opposition MPs. DA MP from the Free State George Michalakis some even brought along a copy of The President’s Keepers, and held it aloft to taunt the president.

The theme of the evening’s meeting was ‘deepening unity for inclusive growth’. Zuma, whose actions have lead to huge divides in the ANC, perhaps wasn’t the best qualified for this subject.

By Tom Head.

Full story at The South African.