WATCH: President Jacob Zuma’s 75th birthday celebration

While some were calling for President Jacob Zuma's downfall‚ thousands joined in prayer for the opposite at Zuma's birthday celebration in Kliptown‚ Soweto on Wednesday.

According to Nomvula Mokonyane‚ a total of 25‚000 people has gathered for Zuma's birthday with both the main tent and overflow area filled to the brim.

• Birthday prayers of strength for Zuma in turbulent timesWhile others were calling for President Jacob Zuma's downfall‚ thousands joined in prayer for the opposite at Zuma's birthday celebration in Kliptown‚ Soweto on Wednesday.

Zuma was jubilant as he stood to join traditional maskandi group Mroza in dance.

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His wife Thobeka took her place next to him‚ also dressed in ANC colours.