Zuma's MK Party Challenges South African Parliament Over Election Results
The newly formed party, led by former President Jacob Zuma, alleges electoral fraud and seeks to halt the first parliamentary sitting.
- South Africa's Constitutional Court is reviewing MK's request to block the new parliament from convening.
- The ANC lost its majority for the first time since 1994, prompting coalition talks to form a unity government.
- MK, which finished third in the election, claims irregularities but has not provided evidence.
- The Inkatha Freedom Party has agreed to join a unity government, potentially stabilizing the political landscape.
- Negotiations continue as parties with differing ideologies attempt to find common ground.