By Charles Molele
The uMkhonto weSizwe Party has set its sights on taking control of eThekwini Metro in the 2026 local government elections.
The party outlined its plans during a media briefing on Wednesday, ahead of its first-anniversary rally on December 15 at Durban’s Moses Mabhida Stadium, KwaZulu-Natal.
MK General Secretary Floyd Shivambu said December 16 holds deep historical importance in South African politics, from colonial conquest and Reconciliation Day to the launch of uMkhonto weSizwe in 1961 and now our party in 2023.
“We have a revolutionary obligation to commemorate this day,” said Shivambu.
Deputy Secretary-General Nombuso Mkhize expressed confidence in the MKP’s prospects in eThekwini.
“We received 600 000 votes in May, which indicates to us, taking that into consideration, we’re going to fight for and win the metro. The work that is done by the ground forces, under the leadership of Willies Mchunu, we’re going to make
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