Former South African President Jacob Zuma’s political party will end its boycott of parliament and take up the seats it won in last month’s election, while it simultaneously challenges the outcome of the vote.
After winning 14.6% of the votes in the May 29 election, the uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) will end its boycott of parliament and take up its 58 seats in the opposition benches.
Despite joining parliament, the MKP will continue to challenge the election outcome in court, alleging vote-rigging and seeking to intensify legal action.
The MKP has rejected an invitation from the African National Congress (ANC) to join a government of national unity, with former President Jacob Zuma calling the accord “meaningless”.
President Cyril Ramaphosa will be sworn in on Wednesday, with negotiations ongoing for the formation of his cabinet, which will include members of the government of national unity.
