Zuma shocked by white poverty
24/07/2008 15:38  - (SA)  

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Johannesburg - The problems faced in poor white informal settlements were very similar to those faced by poor black people in squatter camps, ANC president Jacob Zuma said on Thursday.

Briefing over 100 residents from Bethlehem and other informal settlements in Pretoria West, Zuma said he was " shocked and surprised" on his return visit to the settlement.

"I was shocked and surprised when I came here, with the reality staring at me. The similarities of issues here, I've found in every black squatter camp." Zuma said.

He said the problems faced included access to water and toilets, and that he had been "itching" to interact with people on that issue.

"We are dealing with problems that affect our people and they are problems of life and death."

He said the gathering, organised by trade union Solidarity, was not a political event despite some election style signs.

"This is not about politics, it's about people who are poor, who are in need and want to be helped by government." Zuma said.

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