MK Party Says Rising Popularity Due to South Africans Being Tired of Cyril Ramaphosa-Led ANC
- A recent survey found that the newly formed MK party is expecting to earn more votes than the Economic Freedom Fighters
- The survey showed that the MK party could secure 13% of the vote, while the EFF's popularity took a knock
- The MK Party spokesperson, Nhlamulo Ndlela, told Briefly News that South Africans see the party as a source of hope, and the Brenthurst Foundation also spoke to Briefly News
- South Africans held different opinions on what would transpire after the country's national elections
Tebogo Mokwena, a Briefly News current affairs journalist in Johannesburg, South Africa, has covered policy changes, the State of the Nation Address, politician-related news and elections at Daily Sun and Vutivi Business News for over seven years. Do you have a hard news story you would like to share? Email tebogo.mokwena@briefly.co.za with CA in the subject line.
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JOHANNESBURG – The Mkhonto weSizwe Party (MK) is generating buzz, with a recent survey predicting it could capture over 10% of the national vote in upcoming elections, potentially surpassing the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF).
MK Party could surprise at the polls
Conducted in February by the Brenthurst Foundation, the survey showed a rise in support for both the DA (24%, up from 23% in October) and the MK party. Notably, the EFF experienced a decline in popularity. IOL reported that the survey suggests a likely coalition government after the elections, with over two-thirds of respondents approving of such an outcome.
The Multiparty Charter, which comprises the DA, Inkatha Freedom Party, ActionSA, Freedom Front Plus, and others, currently holds 33% of the national vote.
People tired of Ramaphosa-led ANC, MK tells Briefly News
MK spokesperson Nhlamulo Ndlela told Briefly News that people are weary of the ANC.
"The downtrodden and disadvantaged people of our country are tired of the status quo that continues to deteriorate on a daily basis because of the ANC-led government of Cyril Ramaphosa. The resounding response is due to people believing that the MK party is their only beacon of hope that will emancipate them from poverty and oppression," he said.
Brenthurst Foundation speaks to Briefly News
The Brenthurst Foundation's Ray Hartley unpacked the survey results with Briefly News.
"South Africans support a coalition government because they want leaders to get together and solve the country's difficult problems. The launch of the Multi-party Charter has given impetus to coalitions. Unemployment has been the single biggest problem in the country for some time. It is surprising that six years after the end of Jacob Zuma's state-capture government, corruption is still ranked so highly. It suggests that the government is failing to deal with this problem in the eyes of voters," he said.
South Africans discuss the findings
Online discussions reflected the survey's findings, with Facebook users predicting an MK surge and an EFF decline. Some welcome the prospect of a coalition, while others remain cautious until election day.
Thandeka Thande said:
“The EFF is going to drop because of their open-border policy.”
Velocity Meme said:
“It’s still early. MK could get more than 13%.”
Zama Mbongwa said:
“A coalition will be a good idea.”
Krk Mathabatha said:
“Our government is going to be surprised.”
Sha Moagiseng added:
“That would be a huge blow to Malema and the EFF.”
Simphiwe Majoka observed:
“Only the 29 May polls will tell us who will be in the government.”
Syabong Blangwe said:
“As long as all apartheid apologists are kept at bay, I’m happy. Our parents were sold dreams in 1994. It’s 2024 now, and we’re here for a refund.”
Abonga Lucwaba said:
“ANC must be pushed to get less than 50%’”
MK party gunning for two-thirds majority vote
Similarly, Briefly News wrote that the MK party is gunning for a two-thirds majority vote.
The former president of South Africa, Jacob Zuma, spoke at a recent rally and said that the newly-formed party would clinch most of the votes.
However, many in the comment sections on social media are not convinced by Msholozi's confidence.
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Source: Briefly News
