Zuma urges huge turnout at elections

SOUTH AFRICA’S ruling party leader Jacob Zuma yesterday called for a big turnout for tomorrow’s general elections, which are expected to launch him to the presidency.

“Vote in numbers to give the party the authority and power to change things,” Zuma told a meeting with the transport industry. “If people don’t vote for ANC, they will deny the party a majority, which will mean it can’t take correct decisions.”

The leader of the African National Congress (ANC) was enjoying a wave of publicity and public enthusiasm following the surprise appearance of anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela at a rally on Sunday.