President Ramaphosa responds to Jacob Zuma’s announcement

ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday responded to the recent announcement by Jacob Zuma that he won’t vote for the party. During a media briefing on Saturday Zuma revealed that he will not vote for the party during the 2024 SA Elections. The 81-year-old also said he will be casting his vote for uMkhonto Wesizwe. The party has also not announced its leadership structure.

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“I cannot and will not campaign for the ANC of Ramaphosa,” he said.

“My conscience will not allow me to lie to the people of South Africa. Pretend that the ANC of Ramaphosa was the one of [late former ANC leaders Albert] Luthuli, [Oliver] Tambo, and [Nelson] Mandela.

“In 2024 I will vote for Umkhonto we Sizwe (MK) party. It has already been registered with the IEC, with my knowledge and blessings,” he said.

HOW CYRIL RAMAPHOSA RESPONDED TO THE ANNOUNCEMENT MADE BY JACOB ZUMA

In a media briefing following a meeting with the delegation of United Ulama Council and SA Friends of Palestine, Ramaphosa was asked about the announcement. 

“We all listened to that announcement and we have noted what he has said. What he has announced and that is as far as we are prepared to go at this point in time.

“Everyone in our country is free to express themselves in relation to who they will vote for. Why they will vote for them. We have noted what former president Jacob Zuma has announced.