
South Africa: Umkhonto Wesizwe (MK Party) – MK Party clarifying its position on its attendance in Parliament (07.06.2024)





The African National Congress (ANC) are in a pickle, a self-created issue and deteriorating trust between them and the electorate. The ANC have been in power since the 1990s but has had a weakened mandate over time. Now the majority of the national government is over. This means they have to negotiate and collectively work together with another party or parties. That is a new role for the ANC who has been the sole caretaker of the Republic.
The ANC only getting 40% of the votes is a heavy burden. They are now in need of other parties to be able to rule with a majority. The ANC can work with expelled and former ANC leaders in the parties of MK Party and EFF. That being former President Zuma and former ANCYL leader Malema. That’s all up to the ANC NEC and whatever they deem fit. Unless, they want to go moderate and go “white” with the DA. That would defeat the liberation movement, but also show modesty or even compromise in plenty of aspects.
The MK Party might never want to work with the ANC. As Zuma is there for revenge and avenge Ramaphosa who was his end. The ANC already have to hold talks and figure out ways to govern. They have a mandate, but not superior or a majority. That’s why the ANC is in the mercy of others. Some people wanted this happen sooner, but now it is a thing.
Ramaphosa is the biggest loser of the election, as he needs favours and able to negotiate with others. He cannot rule like he has and have to be able to govern. That’s why he has to swallow and accept parts of policies, which is in contrast to how the ANC have run the nation. Therefore, the future isn’t bright for the ANC.
The ANC have been destructive and been detrimental to its own downfall. The cronyism and corruption in combination of not being accountable for misuse of office has made the party suffer in public. The State Capture and the Phala Phala cases have hurt the ANC. Ramaphosa and Zuma is more akin than they would say in public. One has Nkandla and the other has Phala Phala. Therefore, these two have their own scandals and misuse of office on their records.
The ANC cannot run away from its fault. Now they have to make decisions and talk directly with others. They cannot just bulldoze and decide on its own. That cannot work in a coalition. A possible Government of National Unity (GNU). This could possibly happen with the likes of the former ANC leaders and accept some of their terms. We don’t know if the ANC would accept that, but it cost to not have the majority. That is a price the ANC have to pay now.
The ANC surely is feeling a pinch. Ramaphosa has been humiliated and been put on hold. He has to talk and get a backing for his next moves. It could easily be inside work to get rid of him, as he has the worst election result in the party who ruled for 30 years. Ramaphosa could be gotten rid off to ensure the ANC is running a majority government. However, that would cost and be historic too.
We can wonder who the ANC wants to work with or what sort of policies they will accept from their new partners. As it will set the terms and the goals for this term. The next few days will be telling and the news of the talks will come out too. As there will be dialogue behind closed doors. Peace.







“We extend our deepest appreciation to you the people of South Africa, for your continued support of the EFF. A special thank you to the dedicated ground forces, Commissars, party agents and all volunteers of our revolutionary movement. We accept this mandate with humility and are determined to continue our responsibilities to serve you. Our resolute commitment to fighting for economic freedom for black people remains unshaken and we are privileged to have the opportunity to work towards this generational mission in our lifetime. Thank you very much. Siyabonga Mzansi. Releboga kudu kudu. Aluta Continua! Hasta la victoria siempre” – Julius Malema (31.05.2024).
The Economic Freedom Fighters and their C-I-C Julius Malema needs to reflect on what happened and how things went down in this election. The results are trickling in, but it isn’t a good look for him. The EFF will lose massively in the National Assembly and everywhere else. There will be an earth-shattering moment for him.
The EFF has grown and become a part of the democratic fabric of South Africa. Malema has created an alternative to ANC and the DA. However, his now beaten by the newcomers of MK Party. Zuma isn’t just competing with him, but beating him in his first try outside of the ANC. That got to sting.
The EFF has years and could have calculated. They could have seen the vast importance of certain legislation. The EFF could have sold ideas and pledges that would resonate with the public. Nevertheless, that’s what he has to look into and understand how he misguided this election.
The EFF is yet again to be a strong alternative for the ANC. The MK Party is taking it’s spot in the third and will be the biggest opposition party. That must hurt the pride of Malema. A man who has bashed and grown his party. For every election it has gone better and seemingly been the leader-in-waiting.
Now he seems like a sour loser. A man who mocked Odinga and told him to retire when visiting Kenya. Now the Kenyans are mocking him and rightfully so. His a man who has to consider himself and his own reign.
The EFF and the manifestos needs to be rejuvenated. Especially, if the EFF wants to be a serious party and be someone that gets people’s attention. Not only on social media, but in the constituencies.
Malema has to regroup and re-strategise because the outcome is brutal. The losses will be felt and people who had seats will lose them. The voices of the EFF will be weakened and Malema cannot sway as much as he did. The EFF is becoming less relevant and will be more on the fringes. It is a national party, but as the fourth biggest party. It will lose the abilities it used to have and the future isn’t as bright as it has seemed in the past.
Malema can run on his past achievements now. The 10 year anniversary can be forgotten quickly when the ordinary day comes back in office. He needs to move and find new ways to be a meaningful character in public. That’s what he needs to think about and the choices politically has a cost.
If he wants to be seen more than a renegade opposition politician. He needs to step it up and be more moderate or even try to find consensus where he never looked before. The radicalism and the extremes aren’t a winning formula. At least not in such aspects that they want him as a saviour. Peace.


