insert_link South Africa Dali Mpofu becomes latest EFF member to join uMkhonto weSizwe Former EFF national chairperson Dali Mpofu has joined uMkhonto weSizwe. He forms part of the exodus of EFF leaders who have jumped ship in recent months to join Jacob Zuma's party, including former deputy president Floyd Shivambu, Mzwanele Manyi, and Busisiwe Mkhwebane. Mpofu, a long-standing Zuma ally, told the SABC this move to the MK Party had been in the works for a year. EFF leader Julius Malema remains unmoved by […] todayNovember 7, 2024 21
insert_link South Africa MK Party national organiser claims its Party Caucus boasts the most capable leadership in Parliament MK Party national organiser Floyd Shivambu claims the MK Party Caucus boasts the most capable leadership in Parliament. Shivambu stated that party leaders could govern efficiently, outperforming the ANC, DA, or EFF. However, he acknowledged the party's lacking experience in building a successful political organisation. He says that his focus is ensuring the party thrives as it grows into a formidable opposition force: Shivambu also disclosed in a podcast […] todayOctober 28, 2024 11
insert_link South Africa MK Party has accused the Special Investigating Unit of being a presidential hit squad The MK Party has accused the Special Investigating Unit of being a presidential hit squad, initiating investigations for political ends. The SIU delivered a presentation on its annual report to Parliament’s portfolio committee on Justice and Constitutional Development yesterday. The MK Party’s chief whip, Mzwanele Manyi, also expressed doubt about the independence of the SIU, since it relies on a proclamation being signed by the president before it can initiate […] todayOctober 16, 2024 13
insert_link South Africa MK Party says it will continue to expose the issues of separation of power In S.A, the MK Party says it will continue to expose the issues of separation of power, to ensure the judiciary stops interfering in parliamentary matters. This comes as the party’s parliamentary leader John Hlophe has resigned from the Judicial Service Commission. His resignation comes after the Western Cape High Court made an interim ruling preventing Hlophe from serving on the JSC. The MK Party’s spokesperson, Nhlamulo Ndlhela, told Newzroom […] todayOctober 8, 2024 16
insert_link South Africa Former EFF MP Khanyisile Litchfield-Tshabalala Joins MK To South Africa, where former EFF member of Parliament and human rights activist Khanyisile Litchfield-Tshabalala has officially joined the MK Party. She announced her decision during an interview with fellow activist Ntsiki Mazwai on the Moya podcast. The former ANC uMkhonto we Sizwe operative and South African Navy's first female rear admiral expressed concerns over the current direction of parliament and the government's policies: todayOctober 3, 2024 42
insert_link South Africa Ten of eighteen MK Party MPs who were suspended will have their case heard on 3 September Ten of eighteen MK Party MPs who were suspended will have their case heard on 3 September at the High Court in the Western Cape. Their lawyer Wendy Cele says the MPs allege fraudulent resignation letters were created. She says the court order seeks to prevent replacement candidates from being submitted to parliament until their review application is resolved: todayAugust 22, 2024 16
insert_link South Africa S.A. Parliament Receives MK Party’s Notice on Removal of Public Representatives S.A parliament has confirmed it has received correspondence from the MK Party advising the Speaker of the National Assembly of its decision to remove several of its public representatives from the National Assembly. Parliament’s spokesperson, Moloto Mothapo says according to the Constitution, a person loses membership of the National Assembly if they cease to be a member of the party that nominated them to the Assembly: todayAugust 9, 2024 24
insert_link South Africa South Africa’s DA Criticizes EFF and MK Party for Advocating Destructive Policies In South Africa, the DA has criticised the EFF and MK Party for advocating destructive policies like abolishing the constitution and parliamentary sovereignty. They argue that these proposals threaten South Africa's democratic foundations and progress. During a media briefing, party leader John Steenhuisen said the DA's role in the government of national unity is crucial, in opposing these radical forces and ensuring governance that promotes national unity and progress: todayJuly 18, 2024 20
insert_link South Africa S.A’s MK Party Aims to Be Official Opposition, Considers Alliance with EFF and ATM In S.A, the MK Party says it positions itself as the official opposition, planning a collaboration with the EFF and ATM. Newly sworn-in member of parliament John Hlophe notes teething problems within the government of national unity, attributing them to different party values. Hlophe says they haven’t yet decided on supporting an impeachment motion on president Cyril Ramaphosa's Phala Phala scandal: todayJune 26, 2024 17