Zuma says MK Party is ready to take over South Africa
Zuma has dismissed reports that he was in critical health.
Umkhonto we Sizwe party chief Jacob Zuma declared his organization prepared to assume governance in South Africa. Addressing supporters at the party's concluding election rally at Princess Magogo Stadium in KwaMashu, north of Durban, Zuma emphasized that his party was the sole entity advocating for the liberty of Black South Africans.
He implored citizens to exercise their vote for the party in the forthcoming local government elections on Wednesday. This marked Zuma's inaugural public appearance since his hospitalization last month. He also joined the attendees in singing revolutionary songs. The MK Party is vying in its inaugural local government elections following its establishment in December 2023.
The event saw enthusiastic participation from supporters filling the stadium with a capacity of 12,000. LGE 2026 | MK Party President Jacob Zuma engaged with supporters at the party's final significant campaign rally in KwaMashu, Durban, as it intensified its efforts to rally voters ahead of the Wednesday local government elections. SABC News correspondent Bongiwe Zwane provided the latest updates.
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