ActionSA demands answers after Durban metro police lead MK motorcade

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10 January 2024 | 14:22 CAT

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ActionSA’s provincial chairperson, Zwakele Mncwango, wrote to eThekwini’s City manager, Musa Mbhele, to inquire as to why metro officers, in City vehicles, were providing motorcade support for the newly registered political party, Umkhonto weSizwe, that recently took place within the City of Durban.

Former president Jacob Zuma is the face of the newly formed MK political party.

In his 8 January letter to Mbhele, Mncwango said his party wasn’t happy with the involvement of the metro police in the MK Party’s motorcade.

“The involvement of the metro police in a political gathering once more raises questions about the integrity and impartiality of the municipality,” Mncwango said.

Mncwango asked Mbhele why the metro police were leading the motorcade, in what capacity it was doing so, and who had given the authority.

He demanded answers be given to him within seven days.

Mncwango claimed the municipality used its assets and coffers to fund political party activities.

He referred to recent allegations that the ANC Women’s League used the Durban International Convention Centre, even though the City paid for it under the purpose of a non-political event for women’s awards.

The City denied the allegations, even though an investigation recommended the suspension of a senior manager.

Mncwango said ActionSA would continue pressuring for answers on the MK Party motorcade issue.

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