MK party election challenge puts democracy to the test
Jacob Zuma’s uMkhonto weSizwe wants apex court to order president to call another election
10 June 2024 - 18:33
UPDATED 11 June 2024 - 22:49
Former president Jacob Zuma’s uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party has filed an urgent application at the Constitutional Court to overturn the 2024 national and provincial elections, in an unprecedented legal challenge that hands SA’s democratic institutions their biggest test yet.
The party, which derives its name from the military wing of the ANC during the apartheid era, is also seeking an order to prevent chief justice Raymond Zondo and secretary to parliament Xolile George from convening Friday’s first sitting of parliament at which the speaker and president will be elected...
Would you like to comment on this article?
Sign up (it's quick and free) or sign in now.
Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.
Subscribe now to unlock this article.
Support BusinessLIVE’s award-winning journalism for R129 per month (digital access only).
There’s never been a more important time to support independent journalism in SA. Our subscription packages now offer an ad-free experience for readers.
Cancel anytime.
Questions? Email helpdesk@businesslive.co.za or call 0860 52 52 00. Got a subscription voucher? Redeem it now.