• MK Party Deputy President and Parliamentary Leader says party leader Jacob Zuma is the glue of the party.
• He recently clarified in an interview that the party would continue to exist even after Zuma leaves or dies.
• This was in response to claims that the party would revolve around Msholozi and cease to exist upon his death.

Tebogo Mokwena, a In brief News news reporter in Johannesburg, South Africa, covered political changes, the State of the Nation AddressParliament and parliamentary committees, political news and elections to Daily Sun and Vutivi Business News for over seven years.

JOHANNESBURG — MK Party Deputy President Dr John Hlophe has said that although President Jacob Zuma was the glue of the party, it would continue to exist even after he leaves office.

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MKP is independent of Zuma: Hlophe

According to ENCAHlophe squashed claims that the party is centered around Msholozi and would die with him when he dies. He said the party was going well as an opposition party in Parliament shows that the party can survive without Zuma.

Hlophe, announced as vice-president when the party’s national high command was revealedsaid younger party members will take over once Zuma leaves the earth.

“I have no doubt that we will continue and spread the message that we learned from Zuma,” he remarked.

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Internet users on Facebook weighed on the discussion.

Tumisang Mamabolo said:

“This will not continue beyond Zuma. Zuma is a hard worker, and when he perishes, the party will lack political leadership.”

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Gerrit Sadie said:

“It depends on who among the high-profile figures will win the predictable battle to lead beyond JZ.”

Mat Tshikzamtshoks Sipho said:

“We are going to see a feud for the presidency between him and Duduzile, who is not far away, so the factions will start.”

Ntshikidikgolo Conscience said:

“It’s going to blow, mark my words.”

Hanno Visagie said:

“MKP is another South African crime and capture syndicate.”

MKP will continue to fight for Hliphe

In a related article, In brief News reported that the MK party declared that would appeal THE Western Cape High Court decision to suspend judgment against Hlophe.

THE court upheld its judgment barring Hlophe from serving on the Judicial Service Commission, and the party said the decision infringed on Hlophe’s constitutional rights.

Source: In brief news