Zuma's split with the ANC was confirmed in December, when he appeared at a press conference and announced he would campaign for the recently founded MK Party in the May 29 elections.
Former South African President Jacob Zuma faces expulsion from ANC after joining a rival party
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At least one party, the MK Party of former ANC leader and South African President Jacob Zuma, said it would boycott the first sitting and its 58 lawmakers would not take their seats.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa set for reelection after dramatic last-minute coalition deal
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