November 28, 2024

MKP is a powerful player in SA political landscape, says Advocate Dali Mpofu

Advocate Dali Mpofu, a high-ranking member of the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party, described the party as a major force in South Africa's political arena. Led by former President Jacob Zuma, the MK Party (MKP) officially launched in December 2023 and has since grown rapidly.

Mpofu revealed that the party's formation had been in the works since 2022, spearheaded by himself and Zuma. MKP celebrated its first anniversary with events across the country, including a flagship celebration at Durban's Moses Mabhida Stadium, chosen for its strong voter base in KwaZulu-Natal.

The party's political rise has been remarkable, securing the position of the third-largest political party in South Africa after the May 2024 national and provincial elections, with approximately 58 Members of Parliament. MKP is now part of the progressive caucus in Parliament.

At a press briefing in Vosloorus, Ekurhuleni, Mpofu addressed the party's critics, acknowledging the internal challenges faced by the newly established party but calling them "teething problems" typical of any new organization.

"The introduction of a new player in South African politics has to affect everybody, literally. There is no single political party in South Africa that is not affected by this new giant," Mpofu stated.

He also commended MKP's ability to quickly adapt to the demands of national politics and attributed its success to overwhelming support from the public. Mpofu asserted that no other political party in South Africa has achieved what MKP has accomplished in such a short time.

The MKP's emergence has reshaped the political landscape, drawing both praise and criticism, but Mpofu remains optimistic about the party's future as it continues to establish itself as a significant player in South African politics.