Jacob Zuma has been trending online today because he survived a car crash from a car which drove straight into his car with a clear premeditated purpose to assassinate Jacob Zuma. Jacob Zuma was reportedly traveling from Nkandla to eShowe in Kwazulu Natal for the campaign for the MK Party. As severe as the collision was President Zuma still managed to survive. Zuma will be hospitalized before elections, it means there are certain forces that are working hard to make it certain that it happens.
The MK Party still existing in the ballot is conveniently happening in the same week as this ‘accident’, has been the narrative in the public. The election season has brought great unease with these events, many are saying the ANC is out for blood. Rumors of the ANC hacking into DA party computer domains as well as posters from opposing parties being physically ripped off the streets. People are suspecting party members are now playing dirty to eliminate competition.
The #VoteMK2024 campaign has new life and Jacob Zuma seems to have revived his relevance and many members of the public desire to see him and the MK Party rise to power. This accident has only made him more of a hero. A twitter user said “Zuma is now on the stature of JFK in this election”. Regardless of the severity of this near fatal incident, the hero-worship for Jacob Zuma is at an all time high.
The question amongst the public now is who will run in Zuma’s place as candidate number 1 on the MK Party list while he is hospitalized? People are suggesting that Cape Judge President J hlope, or Dr Zweli Mkhize.As Zuma heals the uMkhonto we Sizwe party are still applying pressure for victory at this years election.
