Jacob Zuma’s loyalty to the ANC while leading a rival party raises questions about his motives. Can he really have it both ways?
Jacob Zuma, the former president of South Africa, is fighting an unusual battle to remain an ANC member while leading a breakaway party, the uMkhonto weSizwe Party.disapproval of Cyril Ramaphosa’s leadership. The ruling led to his expulsion; a decision Zuma appealed. He demanded a public, physical hearing for his appeal, a request the ANC denied.
Although Zuma’s MK Party is growing, he may see it as a temporary vehicle until he can once again merge with or rule the ANC. In this sense, his claim to ANC membership could be a strategic move, one that lets him straddle the line between rival and ally.begs the question: Does he genuinely believe in the MK Party’s longevity? South Africa has seen breakaway parties like COPE and the EFF rise only to fade into obscurity.
His actions highlight a unique tension in South Africa: the pull of the ANC’s legacy versus the desire for a new political vision. Only time will tell if Zuma’s balancing act pays off, or if he’s left straddling two worlds without a firm footing in either.Let us know by clicking on the comment tab below this article or by emailing [email protected] or sending a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1.
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