Overview

• Jacob Zuma, ousted from the ANC amid corruption scandals, has launched the MK party, named after the ANC's former military wing.
• The MK party is gaining traction, particularly in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng, challenging the ANC's long-standing dominance.
• South Africa's electoral body has cleared Zuma to run for a parliament seat, despite his controversial past and legal issues.
• Analysts predict the MK party could force the ANC into coalition governance if it fails to secure a majority in the upcoming elections.
• Zuma's political comeback includes vigorous campaigning and leveraging his enduring regional support to challenge his former party.