South African President Jacob Zuma on Saturday visited former president Kenneth Kaunda at his home in Lusaka.
According to the South African presidency, President Zuma found Dr Kaunda “in good spirits”.
“President Zuma found President Kaunda in good spirits and expressed his wishes for good health and many more years of a peaceful and enjoyable retirement for this highly regarded selfless freedom fighter and humanist who made Zambia the home of thousands of South African exiles during the struggle against apartheid,” the presidency said.
The former President Kenneth Kaunda yesterday amused South African President Jacob Zuma and his delegation when he performed his ‘signature jogging move’ and has since assured the nation that he is well.
Dr Kaunda was recently admitted to the University Teaching Hospital (UTH) for routine medical check-ups.
Mr Zuma, who was in the country to officiate at the Agricultural and Commercial Show, took time off his schedule to visit the former statesman at his residence in State Lodge to renew their acquaintances.
Dr Kaunda, who had a casual conversation with Mr Zuma, said he was honoured by the visit as he never expected it.
“I did not think you could find time to come and see me due to your tight schedule, I’m grateful for this gesture. I’m fine and thank you all for the best wishes,” Dr Kaunda said.
The former President wished Mr Zuma well and implored him to be a servant of the people as he governs the country.
President Zuma said he was glad to see Dr Kaunda looking strong and enjoying good health.
“It is nice seeing the old man looking strong. I didn’t know he could jog,” he said.
Mr Zuma was happy to be in the country, adding that Lusaka was his second home.
The South African leader was quick to point out that the capital city has drastically changed due to the various infrastructure projects.
Mr Zuma, who once lived in Zambia during South Africa’s liberation struggle, said the capital city has witnessed massive development.
The President said he holds Dr Kaunda in high esteem and despite the tight schedule, he could not leave the country without seeing him.
“I see things have changed a lot in Lusaka, this was also my home.
Mr Zuma was met on arrival at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (KKIA) by President Lungu and was accorded a 21-gun salute after which he inspected a guard of honour.
President Lungu and Mr Zuma later held private talks at State House before the latter officially opened the Agricultural and Commercial Show.
He looks frail to me but glad he is ploughing along.
How old is Mr. Kaunda again?
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Long Live KK … Long Live the smart people of the Zambian Enterprise.
I doubt even death can cure Mushota’s maddening “erectile” i.d.i.o.c.yn
@MUSHOTA
At 93 years you expect him not look frail? You are an ***** MUSHOTA show has no respect for elderly and others. Even if you hav rights to say anythibg, draw your line. You will curse yourself one day with your PhD pride.
Good to see the real president Zambia has ever had. Recover fully Mr Kaunda (Dr). We love you.
For it Mwanawasa. Kaunda overstayed and run down the economy by the time he was leaving, but its none of my business
Look at Zuma…he came to Zambia did he’s business within 12 hours he is back in Cape Town…the utterly Lazy Lungu should learn from this you do not spend 4 days in a foreign country doing nothing!!
How do you expect him to stay longer when a ruling on whether to conduct a vote of no confidence by secret or open ballot is about to be made. A weaker president wouldn’t even have come in first place.
God bless you
GOD BLESS OUR FIRST PRESIDENT, KK. GOD BLESS ALL THE OTHER FREEDOM FIGHTERS WHO MADE IT POSSIBLE FOR US ALL ZAMBIANS TO LIVE IN OUR DEMOCRATIC COUNTRY WITH PEACE AND STABILITY BY RISKING THEIR LIVES. I THANK ALL OUR FREDOM FIGHTERS AND PARENTS.
Wishing our beloved first president God’s blessings.. he had his down falls yet at the same time Zambians enjoyed some degree of civilisation, free and quality education and a true one Zambia one nation!! He is well known for his charisma all over the world. His speeches were worth listening to…
WE LOVE U KK
Who is we?
Talk for yourself comrade
WE LOVE U Dr kk
Jerk Ass Zouma ,the man who washes AIDS away after copulating with a HIV positive woman .
God Bless our former President Kaunda. We pray for longevity and good health for him. Always in our prayers
Good live Dr Kaunda, you had your time enjoy your retirement
“Man black, man white, man blue, man green … man…. It does not matter. What matters is that we are ALL created in the image of God Almighty.” KK.
At last , Zuma has touched down.
GOD bless you Kk
KK should not agree to meet all the corrupt of the earth who just want to clean up their image. Zuma has sold Africa’s biggest economy to some Dubai injuns and his family has been bought with taxpayer’s money that the Gupta’s claim to be theirs. One ma south Africans apwalala!
God bless you KK.
God bless KK and our country Zambia!