MK Party says it would be gross subversion of people’s ‘will’ if it doesn’t govern KZN
The political newcomer received the most votes in KwaZulu-Natal but fell short of an outright majority and is now scrambling to find a coalition partner.
Members of the MK Party sing and chant outside the Constitutional Court hearing in Johannesburg on 10 May 2024 over their leader and former President Jacob Zuma’s eligibility to stand for Parliament. Picture: AFP
DURBAN - The uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party said it would be a gross subversion of the people’s will if it does not govern KwaZulu-Natal.
The political newcomer produced one of the biggest shocks during the elections by receiving the most votes in KwaZulu-Natal.
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However, with only 45% of support, the party fell short of an outright majority and is now scrambling to find a coalition partner.
With the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) opting to side with the Democratic Alliance (DA) and the African National Congress (ANC), the MK Party faces the reality of being in the opposition benches in KwaZulu-Natal.
The party’s head of elections, Muzi Ntshingila, said the ANC should practice what it has always preached, of letting the party with the most votes form the government.
"The people have made their choice. They have decided that the MK Party is the one they prefer to champion their plight, so let the will of the people prevail."
Meanwhile, the National Freedom Party (NFP) is set to announce its decision later on Thursday on which coalition it will be joining in the province.
Even with one seat, the NFP’s choice has the potential of deciding who will govern KwaZulu-Natal over the next five years.