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Zuma says MK Party is open to alliances in KZN

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MK Party president Jacob Zuma said the party would consider political alliances to win a majority in KwaZulu-Natal, as counting in the local elections continued. The party has secured 21 council seats so far.

The MK Party has a majority in at least six wards and leads in parts of eThekwini. It has secured more than 1.7 million votes so far, and the count is still underway. In Ward 53 in Amaoti, the home ward of Zandile Gumede, the party seems to be winning.

Gumede is a former Durban mayor accused of crimes. She crossed to the MK Party from the ANC this year.

The Electoral Commission (IEC) in KwaZulu-Natal authorised a recount of votes in some eThekwini regions. This further delays the announcement of results. Zuma said the party wants to rule the country.

Key facts

Who
Jacob Zuma (MK Party president); Zandile Gumede (crime-accused former Durban mayor, crossed to the MK Party from the ANC this…); Duduzile Zuma (Zuma's daughter, supported in the Durban High Court); MK Party (political party contesting the local elections)
What
With the count still underway, the MK Party has secured 21 council seats so far and a majority in at least six wards, and is leading in parts of eThekwini. The IEC in KZN has authorised a recount of votes in some eThekwini regions, further delaying the results announcement.
When
6 November 2026
Where
KwaZulu-Natal, eThekwini, Amaoti
Status
Reported

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