Former South African president Jacob Zuma has expressed his desire to make changes to the country’s constitution, claiming that it is “unfair to African people.”
Speaking at the Rivers of Living Waters Ministries in Evaton, Zuma stated that if his new political formation, the Umkhonto we Sizwe (MK) party, were to take over governance, these changes would be implemented urgently.
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Zuma questioned the widespread praise for the constitution, stating, “I am not sure why we applaud the constitution so much and say, ‘This is one of the best constitutions in the world’ because it is not like that.”
He further claimed that he was sent to jail by the Constitutional Court in 2021 without committing a crime. The court had sentenced Zuma to 15 months in prison for contempt of court after he failed to comply with an order to appear before the state capture commission.
Highlighting what he perceived as faults in the constitution, Zuma argued that certain issues, such as the Land Act, had not been adequately addressed.
He expressed his dissatisfaction with the fact that land ownership in the country remained largely in the hands of white people. Zuma vowed to change the law urgently once his party took over governance.
Following his speech, Zuma was prayed for by Bishop Bafana Stephen Zondo, who is currently on trial for the alleged rape of seven women.
Zondo prayed for Zuma’s protection, health, and wisdom, expressing the hope that Zuma would leave a lasting impact on the country.
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Zuma’s call for constitutional changes has sparked debate and raised concerns about the potential implications for South Africa’s democracy.
It remains to be seen how his proposed changes will be received and whether they will gain traction in the political landscape.
