The Head of the Presidency (HoP) of the Umkhonto Wesizwe Party (MKP), Magasela Mzobe, has resigned from his position less than two years after his appointment.

Mzobe said he resigned from the position in December last year, but the matter was kept under wraps to allow the Jacob Zuma party to identify his successor.

“I resigned as the MKP Head of Presidency on the 17th of December 2025 during the MKP National Officials meeting held in Durban.

“I ventilated my full reasons before the National officials meeting and appealed to the President and the leadership to accept my resignation.

“This was never made public to allow the leadership to identify a HoP without any undue pressure from the media and membership of MKP and create unnecessary panic,” Mzobe told the African Times.

He added that he is still a member of the ANC’s splinter party, notoriously known for chopping and changing leaders.

“I remain a member of the MKP ready and eager to help the organisation do well in the upcoming Local Government Elections,” he added.