WATCH | Jacob Zuma says MK Party open to coalition talks
Former South African President Jacob Zuma has confirmed that his MK Party is open to coalition talks following their strong performance in recent elections. Zuma expressed confidence in the party's growth and its goal to lead the country, despite ongoing legal challenges involving his daughter.
Why it matters
The MK Party's willingness to form coalitions could significantly shift the political landscape and governance in South Africa's municipalities.
Former president Jacob Zuma says the MK Party is open to coalition talks.
Speaking at the Durban high court on Friday — where he came to support his daughter, former MK Party MP Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla — Zuma gave his trademark laugh as he answered questions about the party’s performance in Wednesday’s elections.
He was in a jovial mood as he replied to reporters, “What is your problem?” when asked about interim results which show the MK Party tipped to take eThekwini at about 40%.
“We told you, we were going to take that place [KwaZulu-Natal], and we have taken it,” he said.
Asked whether the MK Party would be open to coalition talks if necessary, Zuma, 84, replied: “We are, we are. We are open.”
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