N@N

While the MK parties and manoeuvres to take control of KZN government, KZN ANC caught between elections failure and elective congress

The article discusses the political maneuvering in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) following the recent elections where the MK Party, led by former President Jacob Zuma, has emerged as a significant force, potentially positioning itself to take control of the provincial government. The MK Party's rise has left the ANC in KZN in a precarious position, grappling with the failure to secure a majority and the upcoming ANC elective congress. The ANC's provincial leadership is divided, with some members advocating for a coalition with the IFP, while others are open to working with the MK Party. This internal discord is compounded by the ANC's national leadership's reluctance to form alliances with parties like the EFF or MK, fearing it could alienate voters. Meanwhile, the MK Party is actively engaging with other parties to form a government, highlighting the fluid and complex political landscape in KZN as parties navigate post-election strategies and alliances.

Read the Full MSN Article at:
[ https://www.msn.com/en-za/politics/government/while-the-mk-parties-and-manoeuvres-to-take-control-of-kzn-government-kzn-anc-caught-between-elections-failure-and-elective-congress/ar-AA1vNswl ]