Cape Town – Umkhonto weSizwe Party president Jacob Zuma has raised concerns over internal conflicts within the party, saying that infighting for positions hinders growth and discourages new members from joining.
Speaking at a mini-rally in Kwa-Ximba, Durban, as a precursor to the party’s first-anniversary celebration on December 15, Zuma urged members to focus on the party’s objectives rather than personal gains.
He said that more positions would be available when the party governs the country.
“I don’t know if you see that there are challenges and disputes. Some of them come from within the party. These disputes are between the convener and co-coordinator. What are they fighting for? Please tell me. Some people spend their energy on things that cannot benefit the party. What is the rush because when we rule the country there will be more positions,” SABC News quoted Zuma as saying.
He also alleged that votes were stolen during the May elections and claimed the party has gathered evidence to support these accusations.
This was not the first time he said this. Last week, he alleged that the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) stole the MK Party votes and awarded them to other parties.
Addressing supporters during the party’s first-anniversary celebrations in Vosloorus, Zuma announced the revival of the court case, asserting his confidence in winning and exposing those responsible.
“The people in charge of counting votes took our votes and gave them to other parties. They deprived us of a two-thirds majority. We wanted to lead the country. If we took over there would be no poverty. We have a lot of credible information. We have all the information as to what happened and who stole our votes. We have started again with the court case,” Times Live quoted Zuma as saying.
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
