Jacob Zuma, leader of the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party, will be holding a press conference today in Sandton, north of Johannesburg, to address the media on the recent controversies surrounding the MK Party.
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- Jacob Zuma will address the media today about the recent controversies within the MK Party.
- The live stream is scheduled to begin at 12:00, with Floyd Shivambu and Mzwanele Manyi expected to join Zuma.
- The conference follows Zuma’s expulsion from the ANC and internal turmoil within the MK Party.
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The press conference, which will be streamed live starting at noon, is highly anticipated due to the recent series of events that have put the MK Party under scrutiny.
The party, led by Zuma, has been facing significant challenges, including the dismissal of several MPs and allegations surrounding the involvement of former Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) members Floyd Shivambu and Mzwanele Manyi.
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Shivambu and Manyi, who recently joined the MK Party after leaving the EFF, are expected to stand alongside Zuma during the conference.
Their inclusion in the party’s leadership has sparked controversy, particularly with accusations that the dismissal of certain MK MPs was orchestrated to make space for these new entrants.
Zuma’s appearance today also follows his expulsion from the African National Congress (ANC) after he chose to align himself with the MK Party.
The ANC’s National Disciplinary Committee found him guilty of actions that compromised the integrity of the party, leading to his expulsion.
Despite having the option to appeal, Zuma has not done so, and this has only intensified the focus on today’s press conference.
The live stream of Zuma’s press conference will be available below.
What to expect from Zuma’s conference
Zuma is expected to address these issues head-on, providing his perspective on the controversies that have plagued the MK Party in recent weeks.
This includes the legal battle involving dismissed MK MPs who claim their removal was unlawful, a matter that will soon be heard in the Western Cape High Court.
The press conference may also shed light on the future roles of Shivambu and Manyi within the MK Party, which has so far kept details of their responsibilities under wraps.
Their involvement has been a focal point of the current tension within the party, especially with the accusations that their arrival has led to significant reshuffling within the party’s parliamentary ranks.
