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Zuma’s hunger for power his downfall

SA President Jacob Zuma
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Leadership expert Dr Mazwe Majola says President Jacob Zuma’s hunger for power has made him lose his ability to manage South Africa.

Majola’s statement comes as African National Congress (ANC) President Cyril Ramaphosa and Zuma prepare to meet again to discuss Zuma’s future.

The two have been meeting over the past few days to discuss Zuma’s exit package.

Saturday’s meeting comes amid growing public anxiety over the slow resolution of the Zuma issue.

A lack of a decision on the future of Zuma has prompted the postponement of the State of the Nation Address (SONA) which will now be delivered on a date yet to be announced.

Majola says power can be lost at any time.

“You can leave, or it can be taken away from you at any given time. It’s not a monarchy. So, power really destroyed him. He came to the point where he thought this was personal power, even though it was a position of power. I think he lost some principles,” says Majola.

 

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