Kallie Kriel and Jacob Zuma engaged in a constructive dialogue on South Africa's future.
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AfriForum CEO Kallie Kriel had a " very constructive meeting" with former President Jacob Zuma in Durban.
Kriel shared a picture of himself shaking hands with Zuma. In his caption, Kriel detailed what he and the MK Party leader spoke about.
"Today I had a very constructive meeting with former President Jacob Zuma in Durban.
"We discussed issues such as the value of mother tongue education, the promotion of mutual recognition and respect between cultural communities, agricultural development in traditional communities, and Section 235 of the South African Constitution. More meetings will follow," he wrote.
Kriel, in his post, further added that as a civil society organisation, they remain outside of party politics and are working for the next generation.
"As a civil society organisation @afriforum remains outside of party politics. We are working for the next generation rather than the next election.
"In securing a better future for the next generation, we are committed to engaging with all stakeholders in South Africa, even though we may differ on certain issues. We are committed to helping find solutions to the challenges the country and all its people face," he wrote.
MK Party spokesperson, Nhlamulo Ndhlela, told eNCA that Kriel was the one who initiated the engagement with the former president.
"A number of things were discussed. He then said that he realised and recognised uMkhonto weSizwe Party as a legitimate key player and influential political party in the country, and that he felt that prior to local government elections and the outcomes thereof, they wanted to have discussions and engage in dialogue."
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