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Former South African president Jacob Zuma faced confusion and criticism over a joke about meeting President Cyril Ramaphosa, while his party expelled his sister, leading to backlash from an EFF MP.

• Former president Jacob Zuma joked about having tea with President Cyril Ramaphosa, leading to confusion at a press conference.
• Zuma expressed frustration over questions about meeting Ramaphosa and criticized the focus on trivial issues.
• The MK Party expelled Zuma's sister, prompting backlash from EFF MP Carl Niehaus who highlighted her role in saving Zuma from a rape charge.