Cape Town – Danny Glover, a star of Hollywood and an anti-apartheid activist, popped in at Tuynhuys to visit President Jacob Zuma.
Walking down the slate steps of Tuynhuys on Wednesday, the two men, who referred to one another as “my brother”, chatted before stopping and smiling at the waiting bevy of journalists and television cameras.
Turning to Glover, President Zuma said: “I’m sure that they want a picture.”
After the media took a picture of them shaking hands, the two enjoyed the friendly atmosphere and for a brief moment, being away from the highest office in the land, President Zuma teased the media not to be jealous of him.
Wednesday’s meeting was not the first one between President Zuma and Glover.
“As you know, it’s always wonderful to meet a good brother. He always visits South Africa. It’s always a good thing to be with us, given what he’s achieved and how much he’s loved by South Africans,” President Zuma said.
For Glover, who is an actor, producer and star of the Lethal Weapon movie series as well as the Colour Purple, being in South Africa is always a joy, as he inevitable hears the word “welcome”.
“It’s great to be back - even if it’s only for a short while. It’s great to see my friend, President Zuma.”
The history of South Africa has been a part of his life for more than the majority of his life, Glover said.
Part of his career was built on the works of the great South African playwright Athol Fugard. – SAnews.gov.za
