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South Africa: Zuma’s MK party ousts 15 MPs, sparking allegations of cronyism emerge

South Africa: Zuma’s MK party ousts 15 MPs, sparking allegations of cronyism emerge

Africa Links 24 with Velani Ludidi
Published on 2024-08-08 15:39:24

Jacob Zuma’s uMkhonto Wesizwe (MK) party has sparked controversy by firing and replacing 15 Members of Parliament (MPs) just weeks after their late swearing-in on 25 July. 

The sudden and drastic purge has left many within the party fuming, with accusations of cronyism and internal power struggles coming to the fore.

Daily Maverick has seen copies of letters from National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza addressed to several of the ousted MPs.

In these letters, Didiza informs the members…

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