Former eThekwini mayor Zandile Gumede joins MKP
Former eThekwini mayor Zandile Gumede has joined the Umkhonto Wesizwe Party (MKP) as a Deputy Convener in KwaZulu-Natal. Her appointment comes despite her ongoing trial for fraud and corruption charges related to a waste tender scandal.
Why it matters
The move signals the MKP's strategy to consolidate political influence in KwaZulu-Natal by incorporating controversial figures with established local support bases.
JOHANNESBURG - The Umkhonto Wesizwe Party has unveiled former eThekwini mayor Zandile Gumede as one of its new members.
Gumede will serve as the MK Party's Deputy Convener in KwaZulu-Natal despite being on trial for fraud and corruption related to a multi-million-rand waste removal tender scandal.
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