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Political analyst Professor Sipho Seepe says the presence of former President Jacob Zuma on the ballot paper should not be taken lightly. Photo: JZuma Foundation on Twitter

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Analyst says Zuma’s presence on the ballot should not be taken lightly

ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula says 29 May is the day when all will be decided after the vote counting has been done.

10-04-24 10:18
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Political analyst Professor Sipho Seepe says the presence of former President Jacob Zuma on the ballot paper should not be taken lightly. Photo: JZuma Foundation on Twitter

Political analyst Professor Sipho Seepe says the presence of former President Jacob Zuma on the ballot paper should not be taken lightly; Zuma was loved by many, and those who would typically vote for the ANC will now vote for Umkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party.

Zuma will be on the ballot on 29 May election day after the Electoral Court dismissed the Independent Electoral Commission’s (IEC) decision to bar the party leader from contesting for a parliamentary seat.

ANC SHOULD BE CONCERNED – SAYS SEEPE

“The ANC should be concerned about Zuma’s comeback because the people who are going to vote Umkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party would normally vote for the ANC. So if MK runs with Zuma as the number one candidate, we know he is a crowd puller than any other political leader except for Julius Malema, ” Seepe wrote in the Independent Online.

He said the ANC should bite the bullet and simply expel Zuma because of their delay, which would work against them. In January, the ANC suspended Zuma from the party but never expelled him.

“There was no need to expel him because him campaigning for another party means he expelled himself,” Seepe wrote.

“They should be concerned because Zuma is a magnet and a crowd puller, and people are more likely to go with him. So it becomes a threat to the ANC’s support base,” he said.

MBALULA SENDS A CRYPTED MESSAGE ABOUT ELECTION DAY

ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula said it will be evident who is who on election day. He posted on X an crypted message which loosely translates to: “A boy who returns with his father’s possessions is complete, his father does not thank him, but on the right day, he shows his value! 29 May is the Day!!! The inheritance was distributed on the 29th.”

“The difference between the Great and the Heir is clear. The party will have to decide if he is the Chief or the heir. 29 May is the Day!!! The cow is destroying the house. You can blame the roofer, but the wall is not built. 29 May is the Day,” wrote Mbalula.

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