PEN PIX: Sisulus lead the pack in call for Zuma to step down

08 April 2016 - 18:14 By Nomahlubi Jordaan

The Sisulus are leading the group of disgruntled children of exiles who have written a letter calling for action to be taken against President Jacob Zuma in the wake of the Constitutional Court judgment which found that he had failed to uphold the constitution.Young pioneers back calls for action against Zuma and ANCL - read the full letterHere is a snapshot of eight of the leading signatories:Shaka SisuluMIKE DIPETSOE Shaka is the grandson of African National Congress stalwart Walter Sisulu and his father is former National Assembly speaker Max Sisulu. His mother is activist and writer Elinor Sisulu. Shaka spoke out against the axing of former Finance Minister Nhlanhla in December. He is an entrepreneur‚ a writer and a public speaker.Ayanda Sisulu She is the daughter of Human Settlements Minister Lindiwe Sisulu‚ who is a supporter of President Jacob Zuma. Lindiwe is the daughter of the ANC veterans‚ Walter and Albertina Sisulu.Mandla Msimang and Pulane Msimang-Dunstan Are the children of former health minister Dr Manto Tshabalala-Msimang and ANC treasurer general Mendi Msimang.Andrew Kasrils Andrew is the son of former intelligence minster Ronnies Kasrils. Born in London‚ Andrew volunteered to fight for the African National Congress in South Africa when he was 22. He first trained in Angola for two years while preparing to come to South Africa‚ a country he had never been to. He was offered a job in the Foreign Affairs department‚ but gave it up to focus on his music career.Lawson Naidoo He is a lawyer and former ANC activist.Amina Pahad Is the daughter of Essop Pahad‚ former minister in the Presidency. Amina is a Chartered Accountant.Lindiwe Sangweni-Siddo Her parents were ANC exiles .She is in the hospitality industry and is the founder of Zuka African Tourism and Investment Corporation (Zatic)‚ the company that developed and opened Soweto Hotel and Conference Centre...

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