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Papa Penny claims government is destroying Jacob Zuma’s legacy out of jealousy, Mzansi laughs

Papa Penny claims government is destroying Jacob Zuma’s legacy out of jealousy, Mzansi laughs

  • Popular musician Papa Penny has compared the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party to David from the Bible
  • Papa Penny also said the government was jealous of former state president Jacob Zuma
  • South Africans mocked the musician, asking why anyone could be jealous of the MK Party leader
Papa Penny has expressed his admiration for Jacob Zuma.
Papa Penny claimed the government was jealous of Jacob Zuma, but South Africans can’t understand why. Image: Per-Anders Pettersson/ @MeshackBevhula (X)
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Gezani Eric Kobane is happy to be part of the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party.

Among the many guests at the first anniversary celebration was the popular musician known as Papa Penny.

The party celebrated its achievement at the Olive Convention Center in Durban on Monday, December 16.

Papa Penny compares MK Party to David

During the gala dinner, Penny’s dad spoke to the media about how proud he was to be part of the party.

Expressing his happiness, the famous musician called it David from the Bible.

“I am happy because we were here yesterday. We filled Moses Mabhida. Today we are celebrating,” he said.

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Penny’s real dad fashionhe said they were like David defeating Goliath.

Papa Penny claims that people are jealous

According to IOL, the Limpopo-based musician said the government is destroying what Jacob Zuma put in place

He said Zuma created a body called the Cultural and Creative Industries Federation of South Africa (CCIFSA) but it is now gone because of the government he left, referring to the African National Congress (ANC).

Papa Penny was sworn in as a member parliament for the MK party on August 28 after leaving the ANC.

“They are destroying everything that President Zuma has done. Today, many things become white elephants because of jealousy,” he said.

“They think they are jealous of him, but they are not jealous of him, they are killing the society, the community and the citizens of South Africa,” he added.

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South Africans are trolling Papa Penny

Social media users disagreed with his comments, with many mocking his style and support for Zuma.

Noeline Dlamini said:

“Yes, we envy Zuma’s talent for stealing money but staying in power and having a loyal following.”

Hlengwa E Manzini added:

“It is the quality of members/leadership that MKP is recruiting to run this country. Hmm.”

Makasela Makasela Makasela asked:

“Are you jealous of the 82-year-old who almost sold the country ?”

Mark Hendricks said:

“He looks like one of Zuma’s long lost children lol.”

Zolile Nkomonde said:

“If you weren’t benefiting from it, you wouldn’t be saying it.”

Kika Masentl Silva asked:

“Who is jealous of JZ?”

Nicholas Zybritz asked:

“How could anyone in their right mind be jealous of JZ?”

The Abzar Abbey of Sima noted:

“Jealous of what? How can we envy the former president of the ANC.”

Jacqueline Fitzgerald stated:

“Says a man with a woman’s wig on his head”.

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Tsepo Mojahi added:

“Oh Yena, what does he know about politics?”

Papa Penny joins Zuma on stage

In a related article, Papa Penny joined Jacob Zuma on stage at the MK party manifesto launch on Saturday 18 May.

Briefly News reported that videos have emerged of two prominent personalities singing Jacob Zuma’s popular song Umshini Wami.

The video went viral as citizens praised the reality TV star’s decision to support the former ANC leader.

Source: Korotko News