The battle for eThekwini: MK party ‘won’t bother’ with party out to block them from power
'We know those who hate us, and we will not bother them. There is a party who made it their task to block us from going into government'
The MK party, known as uMkhonto weSizwe, is determined to gain control in the City of eThekwini, according to Willies Mchunu, the party's provincial convenor for KwaZulu-Natal. Speaking to The Citizen, Mchunu stated that his party will not accept being the most-voted-for party without actual power. After announcing 89% of the votes in the metro, the MK party holds approximately 40% of the seats, trailing the DA at 24.4% and the ANC at 16.7%.
Mchunu acknowledged that coalitions are a reality in KwaZulu-Natal and other parts of the country. However, he emphasized that the MK party would not engage with any party that explicitly opposes their entry into government. He did not specify which party he was referring to. Mchunu expressed frustration that despite being the majority in KwaZulu-Natal's legislature, the MK party is not part of the governing coalition.
He affirmed that they will use all legal means to seize power in the provincial legislature and municipalities where possible.
Mchunu ruled out altering the structure of the provincial legislature through municipal coalition talks. He noted that some parties, such as the EFF, may not be part of the progressive block in certain municipalities. Mchunu defended the MK party's consistent leadership changes, arguing that getting rid of non-performing individuals is a strength in a new organization. He explained that a new party must try various options until it finds the right people to fill leadership positions.
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