MK Party Open to Coalition With ANC: A New Chapter in Politics
- The MK Party has agreed to meet with the ANC to discuss a possible coalition agreement between the two entities
- The party’s statement deviated from its initial stance that it would not be open to a coalition with the ANC
- Some netizens wondered if the MK Party’s willingness to meet with the ANC meant President Cyril Ramaphosa was stepping down
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The MK Party will meet with the ANC to discuss a possible coalition agreement.
MK Party to meet ANC
The party released a statement on 6 June 2024, stating that it had engagements with the former ruling party, which led to the impending deliberations. @MkhontoweSizwex did not reveal the date of the scheduled sit-down; however, the party said it would listen to the ANC with an open mind while prioritising the South African majority:
“We commit and reaffirm to engage only in the future of South Africa, which prioritises the interests of the people, especially the black majority who are poor, unemployed, homeless, and landless, against the interests of white monopoly capital and markets.”
The scheduled meeting was a departure from the MK Party’s initial stance that it would not consider a coalition with an ANC under President Cyril Ramaphosa's leadership.
Earlier in the day, the Black Business Council warned the ANC against a coalition with the MK Party, stating that the new entrant in the political space seemed to disregard the rule of law.
South Africans weigh in on ANC-MK meeting
Some social media users welcomed the MK Party’s change of heart, while others wondered whether ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa was stepping down.
@_ShaunKeyz asked:
“Does this mean Cupcake is stepping down?”
@AsanteGraceX said:
“This is good news; I expect such maturity. Time to make black people a priority. We've come far! Remember this.”
@visse_ss added:
“Good, so we can be saved to ANC and DA coalition... that the media keep on feeding us.”
@BBK29_ suggested:
“Ramaphosa must go, whether via a motion of no confidence in Parliament or ANC asks him to resign. He must go.”
@dladlisto commented:
“I’m in support of this approach, sivote kahle [we voted well].”
ANC's Fikile Mbalula snubbed by Jacob Zuma amid coalition efforts
Briefly News reported that ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula failed to contact MK Party President Jacob Zuma to discuss a possible coalition.
The former ruling party was considering possible coalition agreements after failing to secure a majority in the 2024 General Election.
Reports said despite the MK Party refusing to talk to an ANC led by Cyril Ramaphosa, Msholozi was open to talking to ANC chairperson Gwede Mantashe.
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