Princess Nozwe Zulu, a former ANC activist, is now throwing her support behind the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party in South Africa’s upcoming elections. The party, endorsed by controversial former President Jacob Zuma, is gaining momentum in KwaZulu-Natal, Zuma’s home province. With the ANC facing a potential loss of support and falling below 50 percent in the polls, the MK’s rapid rise is seen as a threat to the ruling party.
Zuma’s popularity among the Zulu community is being leveraged by the MK, which is tapping into growing resentment over government corruption, crime, unemployment, and poverty. The party aims to change South Africa’s constitution, which they believe does not benefit Black South Africans. Despite Zuma’s checkered political history, supporters believe he can bring much-needed change.
Former ANC supporters like Nelly Msomi are also flocking to the MK, disillusioned by the ANC’s failure to address issues like unemployment, lack of basic services, and government corruption. Other political parties, such as the IFP and EFF, are also feeling the impact of the MK’s growing popularity.
Nhlanhla Xulu, a former IFP activist turned MK organizer, believes that Zuma’s promises have reignited people’s interest in politics. The emergence of the MK as a viable alternative to the ANC has attracted support from a wide range of voters, including youth who are seeking change beyond the status quo. As South Africa heads into a crucial election, the MK’s message of change and reform is resonating with voters who feel let down by the current government.
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