Zuma changes his stance on Morocco and Western Sahara situation
The South African government’s long-standing foreign policy position is for the self-determination of the people of Western Sahara and for Morocco to stop its occupation of the desert region.
Umkhonto Wesizwe party leader Jacob Zuma. Picture: Simphiwe Nkosi/ EWN.
JOHANNESBURG - The uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party leader, Jacob Zuma, said he changed his stance on the Morocco and Western Sahara situation after being presented with new information.
The former State president recently visited Morocco, where he supported the country’s bid to have Western Sahara absolved as a province under it.
At a media briefing in Sandton on Friday, the party reaffirmed its position.
The South African government’s long-standing foreign policy position is for the self-determination of the people of Western Sahara and for Morocco to stop its occupation of the desert region.
This is a policy position Zuma supported in both his two terms as a State and African National Congress (ANC) president.
However, his spokesperson, Magasela Mzobe, said that position has proven to be ineffective.
“Any functioning mind changes his position when presented with new facts, scientific facts and new realities.”
Mzobe has denied allegations that the MK Party is receiving funding from the Moroccan government.