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MK Party accuses Batohi of arrogance, lodges formal complaints

The uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party has accused National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) head Advocate Shamila Batohi of arrogance and misconduct, following her abrupt departure from proceedings at the Nkabinde Inquiry without permission. The party's acting parliamentary leader, Des van Rooyen, said Batohi's conduct showed “utter arrogance” unbecoming of someone holding such a senior office, adding that legal consequences should follow. The party has lodged two formal complaints against Batohi with the […]

December 17, 2025 102

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Zuma-Sambudla resigns from Parliament amid trafficking scandal

The MK Party's Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla has resigned as a Member of Parliament. Her resignation comes as she faces public scrutiny over allegations linking her to the trafficking of 17 young South African men who are now stranded in war-torn Ukraine. This follows a criminal case opened at the Sandton Police Station by former President Jacob Zuma’s other daughter, Nkosazana Zuma-Mncube, against Zuma-Sambudla, Siphokazi Xuma and Blessing Khoza. Earlier this month, […]

November 28, 2025 66

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Analysts say MK Party’s instability is a symptom of Zuma’s leadership

Political commentator, Goodenough Mashego, says the uMkhonto weSizwe Party's (MKP) instability stems from its undemocratic leadership structure, with key figures appointed rather than elected. Mashego argues that this approach leaves the party undemocratic and heavily reliant on former President Jacob Zuma’s personal authority. His comments follow mounting tensions within the party after Deputy President Dr. John Hlophe was suspended for removing Colleen Makhubele as Parliamentary Chief Whip and replacing her […]

November 6, 2025 218

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MK Party criticises ConCourt over executive accountability

The MK Party has accused the Constitutional Court of failing to hold the executive accountable. Earlier today, the Constitutional Court dismissed the party's urgent application challenging President Cyril Ramaphosa. Justice Rammaka Steven Mathopo, ruled that the case did not fall within the court’s exclusive jurisdiction. Mathopo says the MK Party failed to adequately explain why they did not pursue the matter against Ramaphosa in the High Court before approaching […]

October 3, 2025 73

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MK Party vows to fight on despite court setback

The MK Party’s Gauteng spokesperson, Abel Tau, says although the Pretoria High Court dismissed their challenge on the legality of the Madlanga Commission, the party remains committed to continuing the fight. The official opposition had taken President Cyril Ramaphosa to court, questioning both the legality and independence of the commission. The party argued that Justice Madlanga should not preside over an inquiry that implicates members of the judiciary. However, […]

September 18, 2025 69