ANC Expels Jacob Zuma from Party

The African National Congress (ANC) has officially expelled former president Jacob Zuma following his suspension in January for campaigning with the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party in the recent elections. ANC Secretary General Fikile Mbalula stated that Zuma's actions undermined the integrity of the ANC and were inconsistent with the party's rules. The MK party, which Zuma leads, garnered approximately 15 percent of the vote, complicating the ANC's position as it lost its parliamentary majority for the first time in 30 years. In response, MK has criticized the expulsion process as flawed and has indicated that Zuma will seek legal advice regarding potential appeals. Zuma has 21 days to contest the decision, which he previously indicated he might do, claiming he would remain a member of the ANC until death. The situation reflects ongoing tensions within the ANC and the implications of Zuma's controversial political maneuvers.