13 DAYS TO FIX LOCAL: Duduzane Zuma answers eight key questions as MK fights for a place in government
There will be no shenanigans, no political lifelines and no coalitions just for the sake of it, says Duduzane Zuma as he lays out the MK party’s approach to government and explains why its leadership reshuffles do not worry him.
Duduzane Zuma, son of former President Jacob Zuma, has emerged as a central figure in the MK party's pursuit of government positions in various municipalities. As the MK party's first deputy president, he has been tasked with leading coalition negotiations that could see the party take control of several municipalities, including eThekwini, where it holds the largest share but did not secure a majority.
Zuma, who admits he has not always been directly involved in politics, acknowledges the party's leadership instability and his potential succession from his father. In an interview with Daily Maverick, Zuma discussed his political journey, the lessons learned from the 2024 elections, his ambitions for eThekwini and coalition negotiations, and responded to concerns about the party's stability and potential tribalism.
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