Jacob Zuma's MK party to join South Africa's opposition alliance

MK says it will lead the resistance to the "unholy alliance" of the ANC and the Democratic Alliance.

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He said it would co-ordinate resistance to the governing coalition led by the African National Congress (ANC).

Despite this, MK said it maintained that last month's elections were rigged and wanted the results annulled.

Mr Zuma’s speech on Sunday was read by MK spokesperson Nhlamulo Ndhlela who said the ANC was no longer part of the solution.

Mr Zuma said there was no government of national unity in South Africa and described the partnership as a “white-led unholy alliance between the DA and the ANC of Ramaphosa”.

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