The MK party shocked South Africa by nominating former president Jacob Zuma as its presidential candidate for the national and provincial elections.
Party's youth leader Bonginkosi Khanyile said they are prepared to fight if Zuma is removed from the ballotFormer president Jacob Zuma was named as the presidential candidate for the MK party. Image: Fani Mahuntsi and Darren StewartWhile Zuma harbours ambitions of reclaiming the presidency, constitutional limitations stand in his way.
However, the MK party remains undeterred, with interim spokesperson Nhlamulo Ndlela insisting that if the"Unfortunately, the laws of this country which he took part in their promulgation will quietly kick him out and there can't be any debate about it.""He served his two terms as the president of the country. The constitution doesn't allow him to serve more than two terms.""The last time I heard he was not eligible. The guy has a criminal record. This is absurd.
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