UMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party deputy president John Hlophe says the party will exist beyond its leader Jacob Zuma even though he is the glue of the political party.
Hlophe’s affirmation comes as some have expressed their disappointment that the MK Party is centred around Zuma and will cease to exist beyond him.
JOHN HLOPHE CONFIDENT MK PARTY WILL EXIST EVEN WITHOUT ZUMA
In an exclusive interview with eNCA at the weekend, Hlophe said many joined the MK Party largely because of Zuma, however, they are aware that he will not be around forever.
Hlophe said the challenge is upon them as relatively young leaders to run with the baton as assist Zuma as far as they can.
“What would happen when he unfortunately passes, there is no doubt there would be an MK Party even way beyond. As much as he is the glue of the party, as much as we continue to derive guidance from president Zuma, but here we are in Parliament surviving without him.
“We have managed to gather a pool of suitably qualified MPs and we’re only 48 for now and yet not withstanding that we have made a huge impact. Zuma was very careful in selecting people, he didn’t just take people who are loyal to him I believe each and everyone of us here, we came here because we’re competent and we deserve to be here,” Hlophe said.
Additionally, Hlophe said it would be a fundamental mistake to think that as soon as Zuma passes one the MK would die.
“I have no doubt that we would carry on and spread the word and the message that we have learnt from Zuma,” the former Western Cape High Court judge president added.
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