Political analyst, Matlala Setlhalogile, has accused the MK Party of attempting to hold the country at ransom with their veiled threats.
MK, which became the largest party in KwaZulu-Natal following the general elections, lodged objections with the IEC over alleged vote rigging after the party failed to secure an outright majority.
The IEC announced the results despite a warning from former president Jacob Zuma that the commission mustn’t start trouble where there is no trouble.
He says the 2024 election outcomes will generally pose stability challenges for South Africa, as the country has to enter uncharted territory through a national coalition government.
However, the young analyst clarifies that instability doesn’t always mean armed conflict, but generally refers to a disturbance like governance issues.
The concerns come as fears mount after MK recently said the party will explore other avenues such as interdicting the swearing-in at all spheres of government or boycotting the first sitting of Parliament.
And while concerns remain of possible instability similar to July 2021, Minister of Defense Thandi Modise has assured South Africans that measures are in place to ensure that nothing like that takes place again.
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