Zuma’s name gets loudest cheer at Winnie’s funeral
14 April 2018 - 10:27
By Ernest Mabuza
Image: Ranjeni Munusamy The coffin arrives at Orlando Stadium for Winnie Madikizela-Mandela's funeral.
Former president Jacob Zuma received the loudest cheer from the crowds at the funeral service of struggle veteran Winnie Madikizela-Mandela.
Programme director Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula acknowledged that former presidents Thabo Mbeki‚ Kgalema Motlanthe and Zuma were present at the funeral service.
The mention of Zuma’s name elicited the loudest cheer.
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