The Electoral Commission will today, Monday, 04 May 2026,
meet with former President Jacob Zuma and a delegation of Umkhonto weSizwe
Party (MKP) in Nkandla, KwaZulu-Natal (KZN).
This engagement forms part of the Commission’s ongoing
stakeholder outreach in KZN, following a successful week-long programme of
consultations conducted from 20 to 24 April 2026, in preparation for the 04
November 2026 Municipal Elections.
During that week, the Commission engaged a broad spectrum
of institutions of leadership across the province, including the Premier of
KwaZulu-Natal, Thami Ntuli; traditional leadership, notably His Majesty
Misuzulu kaZwelithini; leaders of political parties; faith-based formations and
civil society organisations.
These engagements provided a constructive platform to
exchange views on the state of democracy, electoral readiness, and the
collective responsibility to foster a peaceful and credible electoral
environment.
The upcoming meeting with Mr Zuma and the MKP delegation
builds on this inclusive approach and reflects the Commission’s commitment to
sustained and respectful dialogue with all key stakeholders.
The Commission remains encouraged by the spirit of
cooperation demonstrated during its engagements in KwaZulu-Natal and will
continue working collaboratively with all stakeholders to deliver elections
that are free, fair, credible and inclusive elections.
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