John Matisonn: MK lands a major ‘influencer’, fishing where fish are

Jacob Zuma's Mkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) is gaining traction, bolstered by high-profile recruits like social media podcaster Darren Campher, now heading its parliamentary research team. Campher's focus on nationalizing the reserve bank and land expropriation reflects MKP's radical economic agenda. Meanwhile, the EFF faces internal turmoil, with key defections and leadership tensions. As traditional media wanes, social platforms amplify these shifts, reshaping South Africa's political landscape amidst deepening factionalism.

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By John Matisonn ___STEADY_PAYWALL___