MK Party Youth League Stands Firm: Jacob Zuma Gets Their Vote

• The MK Party’s Youth League has backed Jacob Zuma against Jabulani Khumalo in the ongoing leadership squabble
• The League released a statement condemning Khumalo’s attempt to suspend Zuma and remove him from the ballot
• The party's youth wing further cautioned Khumalo and told him to stop undermining Zuma’s leadership

Zingisa Chirwa is an experienced Briefly News journalist based in Johannesburg, South Africa, who has covered politics and current affairs on the radio for over 15 years.

The MK Party’s Youth League has thrown its weight behind Jacob Zuma.

MK Youth League backs Msholozi

In its letter shared by @MnqobiPrince2 on X, League denounced party founder Jabulani Khumalo’s suspension of Msholozi:

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The League stated that its members joined the MK Party to be led by Zuma, who’s made strides in improving the lives of disadvantaged South Africans. The party's youth wing further cautioned Khumalo against undermining Zuma’s leadership.

Khumalo wrote to the IEC on 5 May 2024, requesting that the commission remove Zuma from the ballot and as party President. In its response, the IEC indicated that it doesn’t interfere in internal party politics.

A week before Zuma’s alleged suspension was publicised, the MK Party reportedly expelled Khumalo and other members for allegedly destabilising the organisation.

South Africans unsure of MK Youth League

Many netizens seemed unbothered by the League’s statements.

@finexcgroup said:

“This thing is a circus ”

@heisthemediator added:

“Khumalo is giving you sleepless nights.”

@cj_sentlee asked:

“Which structures voted for you you just Zuma stooges.”

@malalaveve pointed out:

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“The Youth League is just a small puppy barking njeh. It won't do anything. Jabu formed and founded MK.”

@Bhelekazi_13 commented:

“Yooooo so much anger ”

Jacob Zuma replaces Jabulani Khumalo as the face of the MK

Briefly News reported that Jacob Zuma was confirmed as the leader of the MK Party and had replaced Jabulani Khumalo.

The IEC explained that Msholozi would be the face of the party on the ballot in line with changes within the MK party.

The commission made the revelation during a media briefing on the timeline building up to the General Election.

Source: Briefly News