Opposition political parties have called on Zuma to report corruption
President Jacob Zuma said he was not a thief but knew those who were stealing
Opposition political parties have called on President Jacob Zuma to report corruption and its perpetrators or face charges of being aware of corruption and not reporting it himself. The Democratic Alliance and the Economic Freedom Fighters made this call in separate statements following a comment made by Zuma on Friday. Zuma‚ addressing an ANC supporters’ forum‚ said he was not a thief but knew those who were stealing. "It’s like those who steal today — they say Zuma steals while they are the worst thieves. They have investigated me all over but they are finding nothing because I’m not doing anything. If they have found anything‚ it would be over [for me]. Those are the thieves and I know they are stealing. I’m just watching them. I know them‚" Zuma said on Friday. DA leader Mmusi Maimane said If Zuma was to be believed‚ he was enjoined by Section 34(1) and (2) of the Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act to report "those who are stealing" to the police. "For President ...
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