Former South African President Jacob Zuma has swiftly replaced the mayoral candidate for the uMkhanyakude region’s eThekwini Municipality, just twelve days after the initial appointment. The move comes as the MK party investigates claims of manipulation regarding its candidate lists. Allegations suggest that duly elected councillor candidates were improperly removed and substituted with other individuals. This internal investigation centers on concerns about the integrity of the party’s candidate selection process ahead of the upcoming elections. Zuma’s intervention signals a desire to address these concerns and maintain the party’s standing. The situation highlights growing tensions within the newly formed MK party as it prepares for its first electoral test in eThekwini. Further details regarding the probe and the new candidate have not yet been released.