Chaos erupted outside the Johannesburg High Court as angry MK party members attacked Jabulani Khumalo, a prominent figure within the MK Party.
Details of the Attack
Jabulani Khumalo, who had just attended a court hearing, found himself under attack from an enraged group of MK Party supporters. Objects were hurled at his vehicle as he attempted to leave the court premises.
The situation escalated rapidly, forcing Khumalo’s security detail to take drastic measures. In a bid to evade the hostile crowd, his security team collided with two other vehicles.
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Angry MK Members attacking Jabulani Khumalo as he leaves the Johannesburg High Court. pic.twitter.com/txNnox2a6W
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Underlying Tensions within the MK Party
The attack is rooted in a contentious leadership dispute within the MK Party. Khumalo claims that Jacob Zuma was improperly designated as the party’s leader by the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC). According to Khumalo, Zuma’s appointment was supposed to be temporary, and the IEC’s recognition of him as the official president contravened the Electoral Commission Act.
Legal Counteractions
Representing Jacob Zuma, Advocate Dali Mpofu has announced that Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla intends to pursue a defamation lawsuit against Khumalo. Mpofu has dismissed Khumalo’s allegations as baseless and defamatory, intensifying the legal and political strife within the MK Party.
