MK veterans slam former President Jacob Zuma for his conduct
The uMkhonto we Sizwe Liberation War Veterans (MKLWV) says it was taken aback by the conduct of former president Jacob Zuma to sully the name of MK and the African National Congress (ANC) by associating a new party with the real MK that fought for the liberation of South Africa.
MKLWV said Zuma was dishonest, mischievous and distorting the history of MK with the MK Party, which has no track record in the Struggle.
“MKLWV would like to make it very clear that the so-called uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK) party is not MK of OR Tambo. It is not MK of Chris Hani. It does not by any stretch of imagination represent the disciplined and dedicated cadres of the authentic Umkhonto we Sizwe,” said MKLWV.
“To add insult to injury Zuma goes on to quote the manifesto of MK completely out of context in order to authenticate the big lie that he is peddling.”
The military veterans said Zuma was misleading the public with his new MK party, which has no links to the work of MK.
“MKLWV would like to make it very clear that the so-called uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK) party is not MK of OR Tambo. It is not MK of Chris Hani. It does not by any stretch of imagination represent the disciplined and dedicated cadres of the authentic Umkhonto we Sizwe,” said MKLWV.
“To add insult to injury Zuma goes on to quote the manifesto of MK completely out of context in order to authenticate the big lie that he is peddling.”
The military veterans said Zuma was misleading the public with his new MK party, which has no links to the work of MK.
They said by also choosing December 16, which was the 62nd anniversary of the formation of MK, Zuma was disingenuous.
They said the ANC Constitution was clear what action must be taken against those who violate it.
On Saturday, Zuma said he would not be leaving the ANC but would not vote for them in next year’s elections. He said he would vote for the MK Party.
