Zandile Gumede Denies Plans To Join Zumas Mk Party, But Leaves Door Open

ANC eThekwini regional chairperson Zandile Gumede has dismissed speculation that she is planning to leave the ANC, the majority party in the government of national unity, for Jacob Zumas MK party, but has not ruled out the possibility.

In an exclusive interview with the Mail Guardian, Gumede rejected claims that she was seeking a new political home, suggesting that those spreading the rumours might be ANC members who want her out for their own benefit.

I have never had interest in joining the MK party maybe the people in the MK party wish for me to join. Even if I wanted to go to the MK party, I would have gone by the time it was announced as a political party, she said.

I am not saying I wont ever go, but what Im saying is that for now, I have never said I want to go. There are some things you must never swear that youll never do. For now, Im the chair of the ANC in eThekwini until my term ends, then whoever takes on from there takes on and then thats it.

MK party eThekwini spokesperson BF Dlamini said the party had already approached Gumede, who is known for her ability to mobilise the masses.