JACINTA NGOBESE-ZUMA REVEALS WHY SHE MET WITH AFRIFORUM, SAYS SOUTH AFRICANS MUST LEARN HOW TO FIGHT FOR THEIR OWN PEOPLE AND PRIORITISE THEIR COMMUNITIES AS DEBATE OVER THE CONTROVERSIAL MEETING CONTINUES TO GROW
March and March founder Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma has shed more light on her engagement with AfriForum, suggesting that one of the key lessons South Africans can learn is how to fight for and prioritise their own people.
In a social media post that has attracted significant attention, Ngobese-Zuma shared a message stating: “How to fight for your own people and prioritise them against a government that doesn’t” after being asked what South Africans could learn from AfriForum.
The comments come after her meeting with AfriForum sparked intense debate across South Africa, with supporters arguing that different groups can work together on issues affecting communities, while critics questioned the purpose and implications of the engagement.
Ngobese-Zuma has defended her position, maintaining that South Africans should be focused on protecting their interests, addressing unemployment, tackling crime and ensuring that citizens are prioritised in government policies.
Her remarks have reignited discussions about immigration, service delivery, community activism and the role organisations such as AfriForum play in advocating for their members. Supporters say the meeting demonstrated the importance of civic organisations holding government accountable, while critics remain skeptical of any cooperation between groups with differing political and historical backgrounds.
As reactions continue to pour in, the meeting and Ngobese-Zuma’s explanation are likely to remain a major talking point in South Africa’s political landscape.
Do you agree with Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma’s explanation for meeting AfriForum, or do you believe such engagements send the wrong message?