Brian Kazungu, 14/02/2021
In its national press statement dated 12 February 2021, the MK National Council in Gauteng reminded former president Jacob Zuma that “LEADERS HAVE AN OBLIGATION TO LEAD BY EXAMPLE AND DEFEND THE CONSTITUTIONAL ORDER”.
It highlighted that even though the disclosures at the Zondo Commission can be uncomfortable and painful, the MK sees no reason to second-guess its leaders and take a hostile posture towards the Commission on Allegations of State Capture.
Describing the Commission as a necessary bitter medicine which South Africa needs in curing itself from the corruption virus, MK National Council in Gauteng said that it cannot remain silent when law and order is under threat.
It further made a plea to former President Zuma to desist from listening to the advice of those who are seeking to manipulate him into violating the law for their selfish interests.
“As our ex-Commander, we feel we have an obligation to ask you Cde President to ignore the advice of those who encourage you to turn your back on our constitutional order.
…..There are many who encourage you to defy the courts not for your wellbeing but theirs. They are fugitives from justice, who see you as their Moses who must show them the way to standing up against legality as a way of escaping responsibility and accountability for their choices.
Please Comrade President, deny these would-be bandits the example and the motivation they so desire to claim you as their idol and choose the people you struggled for”. Read the statement.
Gauteng MK also called for the investigation of misconduct among some comrades on allegations of defiance against the constitutional order and pleaded with the ANC NEC to look into the welfare of war veterans in an attempt to save them from being used as cannon fodder in factional fights because of their desperation.
It also expressed its interest to reach out to the ANC, SACP and COSATU in Gauteng in order to strengthen a progressive front in defense of the values of the movement as well as for national interest and to safeguard the future of children.
The reminder for President Zuma to respect the constitution, according to Gauteng MK comes as a solidarity gesture with the ANC Veterans League, Eastern Cape MK LWVs, and other progressive organizations and individuals who have already stood for the defense of the constitutional order.
Attached below is the full press statement by Gauteng MK:
