MK Party

MK Party Accuses AfriForum of Lobbying US for Sanctions on South Africa

In South Africa, the MK Party says AfriForum is lobbying the US government to impose punitive economic measures on South Africa, adding that this is a deliberate attempt to weaken the state. The party has opened a treason case against the lobby group, following US president Donald Trump's decision to cut financial aid to South Africa. He also offered refugee status to Afrikaners. MK Party’s deputy president, John Hlophe, says […]

11 February, 2025 78

South Africa

In S.A, the MK Party says the SONA was disappointing

In S.A, the MK Party says the state of the nation address was disappointing, hollow, and uninspiring. In his address on Thursday evening, president Cyril Ramaphosa made strong statements about investing in the future of South Africa and standing up to bullies on the global stage. MK Party’s deputy president, John Hlophe, says Ramaphosa should have started his address by giving an update on the progress made to the promises […]

7 February, 2025 49

South Africa

In S.A, Dali Mpofu Criticizes SABC’s Use of ‘Government of National Unity’

In South Africa, a lawyer representing former president Jacob Zuma and the MK Party, Dali Mpofu, argued that the SABC’s use of the term government of national unity promotes the political objectives of the coalition government. On Monday, the High Court in Johannesburg heard Zuma and MK’s challenge against the SABC over its use of the term GNU. Mpofu suggested the SABC is dancing to the tune of the […]

28 January, 2025 56

Africa

South Africa Urges Rwanda’s M23 to Cease Hostilities and Withdraw from DRC

South Africa Permanent Representative at the United Nations ambassador, Mathu Joyini, has called for Rwanda’s M23 to immediately cease all hostile actions and withdraw from the Democratic Republic of Congo. This comes after 13 soldiers including nine South African National Defence Force members were killed in clashes with M23 rebels. Addressing the UN Security Council emergency meeting on Sunday, Joyini said it is crucial for the Rwanda Defence Forces […]

27 January, 2025 50

South Africa

MK Party Suspends Members Over By-Election Candidate Error

MK Party has suspended two members after they unlawfully registered the wrong candidate for the by-elections in Msunduzi Ward 2, Mgungundlovu Region in KwaZulu-Natal. The candidate, who was unlawfully registered has also been suspended for accepting the nomination, despite having lost the internal elections. The MK Party’s, Sipho Tyira, says the national disciplinary committee will now proceed with the disciplinary inquiry against the implicated members:

9 January, 2025 25

South Africa

President Ramaphosa Defends ANC’s Constitutional Process in Zuma’s Expulsion

ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa says due processes were followed according to the party’s constitution in expelling former president Jacob Zuma. MK Party leader Zuma has given the ANC until the 31st of January to reinstate him as a party member or face legal action. In a letter to the party, he listed at least 12 perceived transgressions by the ANC in his disciplinary process. Ramaphosa says the disciplinary process […]

9 January, 2025 22

South Africa

S.A Union Calls for Support Against CWP Contract Terminations for Workers Aged 55

S.A Union, Saftu, is calling on all progressive forces to join the fight against the termination of the contracts of the Community Work Programme workers aged 55 and above. Saftu’s Mogoshadi Maserumule says together, South Africans can demand a government that places people before profits and ensures dignity for every worker, regardless of age. She says many of these workers have been in the programme since its inception […]

6 January, 2025 28

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South Africa

In S.A, ATM Leader Optimistic About Resolving EFF-MK Party Tensions

South Africa's Africa Transformation Movement leader Vuyo Zungula believes tensions between the EFF and MK Party can be resolved following leadership defections. Speaking to Newzroom Afrika, on the sideline of MK Party's first anniversary, Zungula called for dialogue between party leaders to mend the rift, emphasising unity within the progressive caucus. He highlighted that collaboration among diverse political parties fosters growth and strengthens collective efforts:

17 December, 2024 70 2

South Africa

Zuma Urges Supporters to Push for Electoral Reforms in South Africa

In South Africa, the MK Party president Jacob Zuma has urged supporters to demand electoral reforms ahead of the 2026 local polls, alleging vote-rigging in the May national and provincial elections. Zuma emphasised unity and fairness in governance. Meanwhile, at the party's first anniversary celelbrations at the Moses Madiba stadium in Durban, deputy president John Hlope cautioned against internal divisions and criticised the ANC-DA government of national unity as […]

16 December, 2024 27