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MKP Surges in Election, Now Third Behind ANC and DA

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Zamokuhle Ndawonde

Zamokuhle Ndawonde is a South African based business and political journalist.
  • MKP, led by Jacob Zuma, takes third place nationally, leading in KwaZulu-Natal
  • Over 34% of votes counted; ANC at 42%, DA at over 1 million votes.

Gauteng, South Africa – As the IEC held its final press briefing on Thursday night in Midrand, uMkhonto we Sizwe (MKP) has surged to third place, trailing the ruling party, the ANC, and the opposition party, the DA.

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