KZN DA says it doesn't feel threatened by MK Party

JOHANNESBURG - The Democratic Alliance (DA) in KwaZulu-Natal said it does not feel threatened by the newly established uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MK).

Umgeni Municipality Mayor Chris Pappas, alongside DA Gauteng leader, Solly Msimanga, briefed the media in Johannesburg on Monday on the party’s proposed bills to stabilise coalitions.

Pappas has dismissed suggestions that the MK Party, which claims to have gained favour with this year’s KZN voter base, poses a threat to the main opposition.

Pappas said those who bore the brunt of economic instability and decline under former President Jacob Zuma’s leadership would not turn to the MK at this year’s elections.

"They can say whatever they want to desperate people who are looking for anything other than the ANC-led government, who might be disillusioned. I think they also appeal to a very particular electorate and that is largely Zulu-speaking voters in KZN."

On the other hand, Pappas has acknowledged the possibility of the MK performing well come the May 29th elections.