Amidst the uncertainty of the Government of National Unity’s (GNU) future, the official opposition says it views the ANC as an opponent and not the enemy as yet.
Umkhonto weSizwe (MK Party) secretary- general Floyd Shivambu briefed the media on the outcomes of the party’s National High Command (NHC) meeting.
Shivambu further reiterated that the party would not be supporting a GNU budget, adding that they would not join the DA’s litigation against the fiscal framework.
The future of the DA in the GNU is still uncertain following a deadlock between them and the ANC over the fiscal framework.
“Our characterisation we should state this of the former liberation movement the ANC, it remains contestant opponent not an enemy force yet, despite its current ideological and political disposition and its current alliance with the enemy forces.”
On the recent development on the Budget, the party says it will leave things lying down.
Shivambu revealed that MK Party will intensify its effort in making its stance clear by leading mass mobilisation against the proposed value added tax (VAT) increase.
“The NHC has resolved to spearhead a vigorous and principled campaign against the proposed increase in value added tax (VAT), both within the Parliamentary arena and across society through grassroots mobilisation. Outside of Parliament, the party must lead impactful, sustained mass mobilisation programmes to reject the VAT hike and expose its devastating impact on the poor. Within Parliament, the MK must present clear, well-researched, and credible fiscal alternatives that demonstrate how government can raise revenue without resorting to regressive taxation that deepens the crisis of poverty and inequality.”
In the recent by-elections, the MK Party won Ward 28 in the KwaDukuza Municipality in KwaZulu-Natal.
It is now in control of seven wards. It now plans to strengthen its local government machinery ahead of the 2026 polls.
The party will further finalize the modalities of their co-operation with the ATM.
“Recognising elections as the primary instrument through which the MK Party seeks to attain state power, the national high command resolved to significantly strengthen the elections’ unit. This will include the appointment of dedicated provincial and regional election coordinators under the direct leadership of the national head of elections to improve coordination, foster synergy, and ensure efficient allocation and sharing of resources, ” adds Shivambu.
The MK Party has also objected to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s visit to South Africa.
Zelenskyy is expected to visit the country later this month.
