We are exhilarated to announce the remarkable success of the MK People’s Mandate
Rally at Orlando Stadium today. The overwhelming turnout, with the stadium packed to
capacity and thousands more in overflow areas, truly exceeded our expectations. It is
deeply humbling that members and supporters from all corners of the country
overcame numerous obstacles to hear President Zuma’s empowering keynote address.
This historic event marks a significant milestone for our young, 5-and-a-half-month-old
party, demonstrating the deep-seated hopes, aspirations, and dreams that the people
place on MK Party and President Zuma as key catalysts to addressing the critical issues
of unemployment, poverty, inequality, landlessness, and homelessness—issues that
have worsened under Cyril Ramaphosa’s ANC.
Regrettably, hundreds of thousands of our supporters were unable to attend this
historical moment due to blatant acts of sabotage orchestrated by Cyril Ramaphosa’s
ANC using state machinery, which included jamming the network and interfering with
hundreds of buses meant to ferry people to the stadium, among other underhanded
tactics. We extend our sincerest apologies to every supporter affected by these
treacherous acts. Despite these challenges, the indomitable spirit of the MK Party has
shown that attempting to thwart this rising tsunami is an act in futility.
We are particularly moved by the heroic resolve of those who, in a country where
people must be bribed with food and money to attend rallies, organized their own
transport and logistics at their own expense to attend this rally. Such dedication and
commitment serve as a profound reminder that when the spirit of a people is ignited, no
amount of adversity can quench their flame. More so, when this rally was supported not
by funds from white monopoly capital’s bloodied money, but by small businesses
owned by black individuals who endorse the economic policies of the MK Party which
prioritises redistribution of the nation’s wealth to those who were previously
dispossessed.
This was not a manifesto, but rather a manifestation of the peoples will, which shall be
implemented as the People’s Mandate once the MK Party takes over the Union
Buildings. The actions of every individual who made it to the stadium, and those who
supported from afar, are a testament to the unstoppable momentum of an idea whose
time has come—the MK Party. Indeed, “No force or power can stop an idea whose time
has come.”
Today’s rally is not just a celebration of our achievements in a short time but a clear
message that the MK Party is not only here to stay but poised to take over the leadership
of this country and rectify the ills caused by the ANC of Cyril Ramaphosa. A clear
testament that we are building a movement that transcends the traditional barriers of
political engagement, rooted deeply in the will and power of the people. We are
immensely grateful to each one of you who joined us today and to all who contributed
to making this event a resounding success. Your belief in the vision of Mk party, which is
derived from you our members, supporters, voters, and civil society at large demanding
to participate in this democratic process which will drive us forward as a people.
Let us continue to stand together, undeterred by those who seek to undermine our
progress, as we work toward a future that offers prosperity, justice, and dignity for all
South Africans. Let this rally serve as a declaration that the MK Party, powered by the
people and for the people, is ready to lead. With all signs pointing toward the possibility
of a two-thirds majority, let’s ensure that we bring all members of our families and
friends to vote for the MK Party on May 29th. Together, we are clearly unstoppable.
