In Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, jobless graduates, struggling business owners, and army veterans marched in support of Jacob Zuma's new political party, uMkhonto weSizwe (M.K.). The protesters demanded basic services and displayed their disillusionment with the ruling African National Congress (ANC). Despite facing legal and internal challenges, M.K. and Zuma have gained momentum, resonating with citizens disenchanted with the ANC. The ANC has responded by intensifying its campaign efforts. The province of KwaZulu-Natal, Zuma's stronghold, has become a battleground for political support.