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IEC confirms letter from Jabulani Khumalo demanding removal of Zuma as MK Party leader

By: Natasha Archary

IEC decision on Zuma — Image: Dudu Zuma-Sambudla on X

The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has confirmed receipt of a letter by Jabulani Khumalo, demanding the removal of Jacob Zuma as the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK Party) leader.

On Sunday, 05 May in his alleged capacity as President of the MK Party, Khumalo wrote to Zuma informing him of a decision to place the former President on precautionary suspension.

In the letter, Khumalo accuses Zuma of commiting several acts of misconduct that have brought the MK Party into disrepute and caused confusion with the broader public.

Khumalo claims to have started the MK Party in 2023, registering the party with the Commission in September 2023.

Prior to the registration of the MK Party, Khumalo says he consulted Zuma for political advice and guidance.

During those consultations, Mr Zuma proposed that the name of the party should be aligned to the ANC.

According to Khumalo it was clear from the onset of the MK Party registration that Zuma would simply endorse the newly formed party and remain a member of the African National Congress (ANC).

However, this changed and Zuma was suspended from the ANC for campaigning and endorsing the MK Party, and the former President’s name was then placed on the ballots for the upcoming National and Provincial elections.

On Tuesday, 07 May the IEC confirmed receipt of communication from Khumalo calling for Zuma to be removed as the face of the MK Party and as President of the MK Party.

“The letter has also been circulated extensively on social media platforms. In that letter Mr Khumalo demands that the Electoral Commission should remove Mr Zuma as the face of MK Party and as the president of the party.

The Commission reiterates its stance that it does not involve itself in internal affairs of political parties.

Additionally, the Commission only acts on instruction of the registered leader of the party. In the present case, Mr Zuma is the registered leader of the MK Party. This has been so since 10 April 2024.”

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