This morning, MK Party spokesperson Mzwanele Manyi confirmed to the media that former President Jacob Zuma will not be attending the highly anticipated State of the Nation Address (SONA). Instead, Zuma is scheduled to appear before the Pietermaritzburg High Court today as he continues his legal battle against prosecutor Billy Downer.
Manyi stated that the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party has little expectation from this year’s SONA, dismissing it as yet another platform for unfulfilled promises. “We are not anticipating much,” he said, expressing skepticism over the event’s impact on South Africa’s socio-economic challenges. Zuma’s absence from SONA comes as his legal troubles continue to dominate headlines.
Former President Jacob Zuma has accused prosecutor Billy Downer of mishandling his corruption case, a key issue in his legal battles. At the same time, the MK Party has been a strong critic of the government, often questioning its ability to keep its promises.
With Zuma’s court appearance coinciding with President Cyril Ramaphosa’s address, the political landscape remains tense as the nation watches both developments unfold.
