VIDEO: MK Party awaits national decision on KwaZulu-Natal election objections

The MK Party is awaiting instructions from its national leadership regarding potential challenges to the declared KwaZulu-Natal local election results. MKP regional spokesperson Mkhuseli Mlingane stated that the party lodged 110 to 200 objections with the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC), backed by evidence of irregularities at various polling stations.

Mlingane argued that the evidence should be considered before releasing the election results. However, the IEC proceeded with declaring the results despite the party's objections. Mlingane clarified that the party's concerns stemmed from the evidence and testimonies received from its members. He emphasized that the party had presented the evidence to the IEC but was unable to determine which objections were accepted or rejected due to the lack of a detailed report from the IEC.

When asked if the party would accept the declared results, Mlingane said the provincial leadership expressed dissatisfaction, but they would await further guidance from national leadership on the next steps. Mlingane also urged supporters to remain patient and accept the outcome while the party considers its options. The party's national leadership would decide whether to pursue legal action after reviewing the evidence submitted by the provincial structure.

Mlingane confirmed that a team had been assigned to handle coalition discussions but declined to disclose further details.