Struggle songs echoed across Nkandla's valleys as amabutho warriors descended on former president Jacob Zuma's home on Saturday. 

After the Constitutional Court sentenced the former president to 15 months' imprisonment for contempt of court, the warriors have joined MKMVA veterans in vowing to protect Zuma. 

Zuma, who had allegedly arrived late the evening before, briefly joined the amabutho outside his home. 

While addressing members of the media, Zuma's eldest son Edward criticised members of the ANC after the postponement of this weekend's NEC meeting, to send senior party members to Nkandla. 

“They've had all the years to communicate and discuss with President Zuma. What do you think they'll be discussing with President Zuma? Why were they quiet all these years? Why should we therefore listen to them now?” he said. 

Zuma has received visits from various politicians, including Ace Magashule and KwaZulu-Natal premier Sihle Zikalala.

The Constitutional Court has granted Zuma a chance to make an application to rescind its judgment on July 12.

The former president is expected to deliver an address later on Sunday.

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