Zuma family react to social media post
Edward Zuma released a statement in which the family apologised following a social media post reportedly written by First lady Thobeka Madiba-Zuma.
In the statement, Edward Zuma says the family were inundated with calls, following tweets from an account purportedly belonging to the First Lady.
In the main tweet there is a photo of the President of the Republic Jacob Zuma and First Lady Thobeka Madiba-Zuma.
Edward Zuma apologised for the post.
"Though we have sanctioned an investigation around this matter, we want to state categorically that such tweets are unfortunate and regrettable".
He continues by saying the family want to express their disappointment.
"As the family our position is that the Office of the First Lady should be at the forefront of all efforts aimed at uniting the people of this country behind a goal of creating a prosperous country for women and children.
Central to all activities of the Office of the First Lady should be the mobilization of leaders of society, non-governmental organisations, the private sector and the public at large across all leadership preferences and political lines for the attainment of this prosperity."
The Zuma family also added in the statement that they support the new leadership of the ANC under president Cyril Ramaphosa.
"Finally, as the family we remain committed towards the project of Nation Building. In this regard, we want to express our confidence in the leadership elected to ensure that the ANC remains a vehicle to build this nation."