The MK party is taking the matter to court in an attempt to overturn the Electoral Commission of South Africa's decision to prevent former President Jacob Zuma from running as a parliamentary candidate.
Former President Jacob Zuma addresses supporters at the Alexandra Stadium to address supporters of uMkhonto weSizwe on 7 February 2024. Picture: Gallo Images/City Press/Tebogo Letsie
MK party spokesperson Nhlamulo Ndhlela last week said they hope that the court is “influenced by nothing else but the facts of the case.”Daily News Update: Gordhan fires warning shot at DA MP | ANC vs Boy Mamabolo | Will Zuma contest elections? “We remain steadfast in our pursuit of justice and will spare no effort in defending President Zuma’s rights as the only South African post 1994 to be jailed without a trial,” Ndhlela said.
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