The IEC's response is another win for the former ANC leader Zuma, who has won every legal battle challenging the party.
The IEC says its records show that Zuma is the current MK party leader.The Electoral Commission of South Africa has confirmed receiving a letter from uMkhonto weSizwe Party founder Jabulani Kumalo requesting the removal of Jacob Zuma as its leader.In a statement on Tuesday, the IEC confirmed having received communication from Khumalo “on behalf of the MK party”.
The IEC records show that Zuma is the registered leader of MK party. This has been the case since 10 April 2024, it said.In his submission to the IEC, Khumalo said he formed the MK party in 2023 but had now been removed as president.
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