Ahead of former president Jacob Zuma's much-anticipated address later today his son, Duduzane, has come out strongly in his support.
This morning, Duduzane led a large crowd parading outside
Zuma's home at Nkandla, where his supporters have gathered throughout the week.
Zuma is expected to address his supporters outside his
home. The address will be Zuma's appearance after he was sentenced to 15 months
in prison for contempt of court.
Zuma's lawyer challenged his conviction at the 11th hour –
his application will be heard on July 12 by the Constitutional Court.
As he had been expected to be arrested on Sunday, his
supporters camped outside his home. His supporters began flocking to his
Nkandla home as early as 8 am, clad in ANC regalia emblazoned with Zuma's face.
At about 11 am, Duduzane showed up, leading a singing
crowed carrying a banner with Zuma's face.
Flanked by a large crowd, Duduzane briefly spoke to the
media while the singing gained momentum. Asked about the purpose of his
appearance, Duduzane said as Nkandla was his home, there was no reason to ask
what his purpose was.
His said the demonstration was a case of exercising
democratic rights. While he was talking, Zuma's supporters disturbed the media
personnel while others insulted them Soon after Duduzane entered his father's
home, gunshots were fired on two occasions.
A few family representatives used a loud-hailer to plead
with supporters to behave. Zuma supporters keep on arriving in a series of
motorcades for the much-anticipated address. IOL
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