The uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party has announced a series of leadership and parliamentary caucus changes that signal a strategic consolidation of power as the party seeks to strengthen internal discipline and assert itself more firmly within Parliament.

In a statement issued on 12 January 2026, the MK Party confirmed that Mpiyakhe Limba has been relieved of his duties as Treasurer General with immediate effect. While the party expressed appreciation for Limba’s contribution during his tenure, no reasons were provided for his removal, a move that has prompted political analysts to speculate about internal restructuring and shifting centres of influence within the organisation.

Limba has been replaced by Brian Molefe, a high-profile political figure with extensive experience in public administration, governance and finance. The party said Molefe’s appointment reflects its intention to stabilise and professionalise its financial and organisational systems at a critical phase of growth. His return to a senior leadership role is expected to strengthen the party’s operational capacity, while also reinforcing the authority of the leadership under former president Jacob Zuma.

Significant changes were also announced within the MK Party’s parliamentary caucus. Colleen Makhubele was relieved of her duties as Chief Whip with immediate effect but remains a Member of Parliament. The decision suggests a recalibration of caucus leadership rather than a complete removal from parliamentary structures, indicating that the party is seeking tighter control over parliamentary discipline without triggering internal fragmentation.

National spokesperson Nhlamulo Ndhlela said to ensure continuity in parliamentary operations, the party appointed Mmabatho Mokoena-Zondi, the NCOP Chief Whip, to act in a caretaker capacity as Chief Whip. Her role will include liaising with the Office of the Speaker and overseeing internal caucus governance. The move places parliamentary coordination under trusted leadership during a sensitive transitional period.

In another notable development, the party announced the lifting of Comrade Vanessa Calvert’s suspension and her immediate reinstatement as Chief of Staff in the parliamentary caucus. Her reinstatement points to a resolution of internal processes and signals an effort to restore stability within the caucus leadership structure.

Ndhlela said the party changes were taken collectively and in the best interests of strengthening the movement, maintaining organisational discipline and advancing its political mandate. He says the party’s emphasis on unity and strategic alignment as it positions itself for intensified parliamentary engagement and future political contests.