Zuma to pray for peaceful polls and rain; against xenophobia and racism
President Jacob Zuma will on Sunday pray for a “successful and peaceful 2016 Local Government Elections”.He is scheduled‚ the Presidency said on Wednesday‚ to “officiate at the National Day of Prayer at Absa Stadium in Durban”.I never lied about Nkandla: Zuma“On the day of the prayer service‚ leaders of religious and civil society formations will join government in praying also for national unity‚ social cohesion as well as for rain and the promotion of water conservation under the persistent drought conditions‚” it said.“This year's celebrations will also reflect on tragic events of last year in parts of Durban and Johannesburg where some foreign nationals‚ especially those from the African continent‚ were tragically attacked.“The prayer service will further promote unity and peaceful co-existence and encourage communities to continue fighting xenophobia‚ racism and any form of intolerance.”It will also‚ the Presidency added‚ “observe Africa Month…to promote unity‚ cohesion and prosperity in the African continent”...
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