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Zuma preaches black unity ahead of 2026 and 2029 elections at MK party's first anniversary rally

The MK leader continued with his narrative that the party had been robbed of a two-thirds majority in 29 May general elections — when it took 17% of the national vote and 45% in KwaZulu-Natal — and called for changes to the vote counting system. The MK party has lodged a second challenge to the May results in the electoral court.

At the MK Party's first anniversary rally held in Soweto, former South African President Jacob Zuma emphasized the importance of black unity as the country approaches the 2026 local government elections and the 2029 national elections. Zuma, who has been a controversial figure since his presidency, used the occasion to rally support for the MK Party, which he founded after his fallout with the ANC. He criticized the current ANC leadership for failing to address the needs of black South Africans and called for a collective effort to reclaim political power. Zuma's speech highlighted issues like economic empowerment, land reform, and the need to combat corruption, positioning the MK Party as a vehicle for these changes. The rally saw a significant turnout, reflecting Zuma's enduring influence and the MK Party's growing appeal among voters disillusioned with the ANC.

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