Edward Zuma apologises to ANC for his public attack on Gordhan, Hanekom
3 August 2017
Durban - President Jacob Zuma's son Edward has apologised for publishing an open letter attacking ANC NEC members Derek Hanekom and Pravin Gordhan, the African National Congress in KwaZulu-Natal said on Thursday.
KwaZulu-Natal ANC spokesperson Mdumiseni Ntuli confirmed, through a statement, that they had received a letter of apology from the president's son, "following his unpleasant remarks about two NEC members".
"The ANC expresses its sincere gratitude to comrade Edward for respecting and subjecting himself to the political discipline of the organisation," said Ntuli.
According to the statement, in his letter Zuma said: "It was never my intention to offend anyone by expressing my view on the current political landscape in the country, hence, I withdraw those words that might have caused this and wish to plead for forgiveness from the ANC on that. Hoping this letter finds you in good spirit, maqabane [comrades]."