Cape Town – Former deputy president David Mabuza has strongly denied any affiliation with the MK party, labelling the allegations as “falsehoods” aimed at undermining the progress made by the ANC.
According to Times Live, Mabuza emphasised his unwavering support for the ANC’s renewal agenda and his active involvement in campaigning for the party in the upcoming elections.
He asserted his long-standing commitment to the ANC, spanning over three decades, and dismissed detractors as unsuccessful in their attempts to discredit the party’s initiatives.
“These falsehoods are nothing but ambush marketing tactics employed by those seeking to undermine the progress made by the ANC in improving the lives of our people. I remain firmly aligned with and supportive of the renewal agenda spearheaded by the leadership of the ANC, which represents the only viable path for change in South Africa,” the report quoted Mabuza as saying.
Mabuza expressed confidence in the ANC’s ability to bring about positive change in South Africa and highlighted the importance of the upcoming decade in advancing the country’s trajectory.
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Meanwhile, experts have asserted that the emergence of the MK party is a significant threat to the AN, particularly in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), even in the absence of Jacob Zuma, who has been barred from contesting due to his criminal record.
Zuma is seen as a replacement for the late Zulu King Goodwill Zwelithini by traditionalists due to his traditional outlook, The Citizen reported.
Experts suggest that despite Zuma’s legal restrictions, his influence within the MK party remains substantial, posing a threat to the ANC, especially in KZN, where his popularity is strong.
The MK party’s ability to attract voters who previously supported the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) further strengthens its position, the experts said.
“Given that a political battle is won on the ground, the MK party will still do well without Zuma being the face of the party’s elections,” the report quoted Dominic Maphaka, an emerging scholar from North-West University, as saying.
He added: “Inferring from the party’s campaigns, it is observable that through Zuma, the MK has been able to create a fertile ground for voters to consider the party on 29 May.”
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
