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South Africa: Zuma Barred From Kathrada Funeral

By Vubem Fred
29 mars 2017 23:43
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South Africa's President Jacob Zuma has not attended the funeral of veteran anti-apartheid activist Ahmed Kathrada at the request of his family. Mr Kathrada called on Mr Zuma to resign last year after he became mired in a series of corruption scandals. Ex-President Kgalema Motlanthe got a rousing applause from mourners when he repeated Mr Kathrada's call. Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan, who is at risk of being sacked by Mr Zuma, also received a standing ovation.