Shauwn “MaMkhize” Mkhize’s former husband, Wiseman Sbu Mpisane, has made a surprising move into South Africa’s political space. Mpisane has joined the ranks of the newly established political party Gap Fixers of South Africa (GFSA) and assumed the role of national chairperson.
This move marks a departure from his previous support for the African National Congress (ANC) and signals his intent to forge his political path.
The GFSA, with its tagline “A true catalyst for change,” was approved by the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) last year and is set to participate in the 2024 provincial and national elections.
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Sbu Mpisane told reporters that the imprisonment of former president Jacob Zuma in July 2021 at the Escourt Correctional Facility in KwaZulu-Natal served as a motivation for his decision to enter politics.
Mpisane expressed his dismay at witnessing someone who had fought for freedom being incarcerated without what he perceived as a fair trial.
He stated, “What hurt me the most was to witness someone who fought for our freedom, having his fingerprints taken in prison and jailed thereafter. I was hurting because Zuma was jailed after he didn’t even face a fair trial.”
Mpisane also believes that the ANC has neglected the pressing “bread and butter issues” faced by most people in the country.
“He believes that the South African Constitution does not adequately address the needs of black men and women, resulting in persistent poverty even three decades after the black government assumed power.
GFSA aims to bridge the gap and address the concerns of ordinary people, who comprise most voters. Mpisane emphasized the importance of providing clean water, free and quality education for children, and safe living conditions.
Additionally, he proposed tackling the high youth unemployment rate by assisting young people in securing jobs as early as 18 years old or immediately after completing their matric.
One notable aspect of GFSA’s agenda, as stated on their website, is the intention to do away with the tendering system. The party aims to encourage the direct absorption of individuals into the labor market, thereby eliminating the need for the often-criticized tendering process.
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