News24 | Qaanitah Hunter | The Rise of the MK Party: Born from Zuma’s vengeance, destined for chaos

The MK Party has proven in the last six months to be fueled by Zuma’s desire to seek revenge against

The MK Party has proven in the last six months to be fueled by Zuma’s desire to seek revenge against “Ramaphosa’s ANC” and organised by rogue elements who have found a way to profit from this, writes the author. (Fani Mahuntsi/Gallo Images)

The MK Party – despite its surge
in early support – will not withstand the consequences of being a vehicle built
to weaponise ANC failures for revenge, argues Qaanitah Hunter.

A few weeks before the ANC’s 2022
elective conference, Jacob Zuma called a meeting at Nkandla. At the time, ANC
politicians were making regular pilgrimages to the homestead that became famous
for its expensive state-sponsored renovations. 

The meeting included Zuma’s most
trusted forces in the ANC, including Ace Magashule.

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