Zuma visits Malema's home to mourn Martha

Jacob Zuma's surprise drop-in at Julius Malema's family home flips the script on their rivalry.

Zuma pays respects in Seshego

• Jacob Zuma led the MK Party bigwigs to the Malema place on Friday.
• They offered condolences for Martha Motlanalo Malema's death.
• Supporters from both EFF and MK chanted together outside.
• A private family chat happened before Zuma spoke to the crowd.

Zuma pushes black unity hard

• He urged MK and EFF to team up for total black liberation.
• Stressed black South Africans stay oppressed post-freedom.
• Called for progressive forces to link arms now.
• Flew in from eSwatini just to show solidarity.

Rare cross-party harmony shines

• EFF and MK crowds mixed peacefully during the visit.
• Both groups push radical land grabs and economic overhaul.
• The gesture cut through the usual fierce election beef.
• Observers see it sparking possible wider cooperation.

Martha Malema's farewell nears

• Julius Malema's aunt passed away last week.
• Burial happens Saturday at the same Polokwane home.
• The family got broad political support and tributes.
• Moment humanised the sharp ideological clashes.