By Nellie PeytonJOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - South Africa's ruling African National Congress (ANC) said on Monday it had suspended the membership of former president Jacob Zuma after he announced he would vote for another party in this year's general election.
His suspension reflects deep-seated divisions in the party of liberation hero Nelson Mandela that has governed South Africa since the end of apartheid.
"The formation of the MK party is not an accident," the ANC said in a statement.
The MK party is named after the ANC's former armed wing, in a challenge to the long-dominant movement.
Zuma has been at odds with the ANC's leadership since he was forced to quit as party leader in 2018.
Persons:
Nellie Peyton JOHANNESBURG, Jacob Zuma, Zuma, Nelson Mandela, Cyril Ramaphosa, Nellie Peyton, Alexander Winning, Andrew Heavens
Organizations:
National Congress, Analysts, ANC, Forces, Natal
Locations:
South Africa, KwaZulu