Is Jacob Zuma dumping the ANC for a new political party? Photos: X/@themankhosi
Is Jacob Zuma dumping the ANC for a new political party?
Is former President Jacob Zuma the next African National Congress (ANC) veteran to jump ship from the party?
Is Jacob Zuma dumping the ANC for a new political party? Photos: X/@themankhosi
Could former President Jacob Zuma be the latest veteran to jump ship from the governing party?
IS JACOB ZUMA DUMPING THE ANC FOR A NEW POLITICAL PARTY?
This comes as some officials from KwaZulu-Natal believe Zuma is linked to a party named after ANC’s armed wing, uMkhonto we Sizwe.
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It is understood the party has already been registered with the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC).
IS HE LINKED TO A PARTY NAMED AFTER ANC’S ARMED WING?
These concerns come hot on the heels of struggle veteran Mavuso Msimanga’s resignation and as a poster with an image of Zuma but no ANC logo circulates on social media.
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Zuma is set to spend 16 December in Soweto, which marks the anniversary of MK’s establishment.
ZUMA IS EXPECTED TO SPEND SATURDAY IN SOWETO
According to reports, it’s also understood that several meetings with leftist formations, including the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), have been taking place.
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Zuma’s programme on Saturday will include a visit to Avalon Cemetery’s Heroes Acre, Mam Winnie Madikizela Mandela’s home and the Petros Molefe Eco Park.
HE WILL ADDRESS THE MEDIA TO MARK THE FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY OF MK
He will also address members of the media to mark MK’s 16th founding anniversary.
Although little is known about the Umkhonto Wesizwe political party, a registration notice shows that its offices are found in central Durban, KwaZulu-Natal.
NOT MUCH IS KNOW ABOUT THE PARTY
According to a letter by the IEC to the party, one Jabulani Sibongiseni Khumalo is the contact person for the party.
The party has been registered to contest the national elections in a released gazette earlier this year.
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