Chris Hani’s Wife Backs Jacob Zuma’s MK Party Formation, Says ANC Abandoned Liberation Veterans

Limpho Hani, the widow of assassinated struggle icon Chris Hani, has voiced support for former president Jacob Zuma’s decision to establish the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party, arguing that the African National Congress (ANC) abandoned some of the people who fought for South Africa’s liberation.

Hani reportedly defended Zuma’s decision to form the new political movement, saying the ANC should not blame him for the emergence of the MK Party when the governing party allegedly failed to look after its former struggle veterans and liberation fighters.

According to her remarks, Zuma did not create the circumstances that led to the ANC losing members. Instead, she suggested that the party must take responsibility for its own internal challenges and the dissatisfaction among some of its supporters.

She further emphasised that the ANC does not own its members, arguing that South Africans have the constitutional freedom to choose which political organisation they want to support.

Her comments reinforce the political argument that the MK Party’s growth reflects deeper divisions within the ANC, particularly among former members and supporters who feel disconnected from the party’s current direction.

The MK Party, founded under Zuma’s leadership, has emerged as a significant political force, attracting former ANC supporters and challenging the governing party’s traditional dominance, particularly in KwaZulu-Natal.

Hani’s apparent endorsement is likely to add another dimension to the ongoing political debate surrounding Zuma’s departure from the ANC and the establishment of his new political home.

Her remarks could also attract reactions from ANC leadership, including secretary-general Fikile Mbalula, who has previously been involved in the party’s criticism of Zuma and the MK Party.

At the centre of Hani’s message is a fundamental democratic principle: political organisations cannot claim ownership of citizens or prevent them from exercising their right to choose alternative political homes.

Source;https://x.com/StHonorable/status/2121928806214574338

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