The Umkhonto Wesizwe (MK) Party has called for all South African judges to publicly declare their assets and undergo lifestyle audits. In a statement issued on Wednesday, 7 May 2025, the Jacob Zuma-led party warned that South Africa’s democracy is at risk if judges remain untouchable. The party argues that if Members of Parliament, elected… Continue reading MK Party Demands Lifestyle Audits and Asset Declarations for Judges
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Newcastle Municipality says It’s Working on Fixing its Pothole-Riddled Roads
The Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) led Newcastle Local Municipality in north-western KwaZulu-Natal says it is working on fixing its pothole-riddled roads and streets. This follows a public campaign by the Umkhonto Wesizwe (MK) Party and Team Sugar South Africa (TSSA) last week to mobilize their members to fix the potholes mainly in the densely populated… Continue reading Newcastle Municipality says It’s Working on Fixing its Pothole-Riddled Roads
MK Party in Mpumalanga Legislature Wants Independent Investigation into R2 million Laptop Scandal
The Umkhonto Wesizwe (MK) Party in the Mpumalanga provincial legislature has shot down an announcement by Premier Mandla Ndlovu that his government will launch an investigation into the scandal where the provincial Department of Education bought 22 laptops for R2 million. The party’s member of the provincial legislature in Mbombela, Benon Nxumayo, says the government… Continue reading MK Party in Mpumalanga Legislature Wants Independent Investigation into R2 million Laptop Scandal
Floyd Shivambu Sets MK Party on Winning Two By-elections in KwaZulu-Natal and Another in City of Joburg
The underfire Secretary-General of the Umkhonto Wesizwe (MK) Party, Floyd Shivambu, has set his party on winning the upcoming by-elections in Mandeni and Mpofana in KwaZulu-Natal. Shivambu also wants to win the ward 24 by-election in the City of Johannesburg set for 14 May 2025. In a message on his Facebook page, he said no… Continue reading Floyd Shivambu Sets MK Party on Winning Two By-elections in KwaZulu-Natal and Another in City of Joburg
MK Party Employee Rehired with Lowered Salary Unleashes Lawyers on Party to Get his Perks Back
An employee of the Umkhonto Wesizwe (MK) Party has unleashed his lawyers on the ANC’s splinter party to force it to reinstate an employment contract and salary that has been revised. Srinivasen V Naidoo, who was administration clerk at the party’s constituency offices in the Moses Mabhida region in KwaZulu-Natal, told the party through his… Continue reading MK Party Employee Rehired with Lowered Salary Unleashes Lawyers on Party to Get his Perks Back
Tony Yengeni Dismisses Claims He’s Joining MK Party as ‘Work of Fake News Peddlers’
ANC stalwart and former Chief Whip Tony Yengeni has come out to clarify that he is not joining the Umkhonto Wesizwe (MK) Party as widely alleged in a screenshot doing the rounds on social media and WhatsApp groups. The vocal Yengeni, who represented MKP leader and former President Jacob Zuma during his disciplinary hearing by… Continue reading Tony Yengeni Dismisses Claims He’s Joining MK Party as ‘Work of Fake News Peddlers’
Portia Mahlangu, Niece of Hanged Freedom Fighter Solomon Mahlangu Joins MK Party
The niece of famed ANC freedom fighter Solomon Mahlangu has joined the Umkhonto Wesizwe (MK) Party as its newest member. Portia Mahlangu was unveiled by the ANC’s splinter party, led by former President Jacob Zuma, yesterday after months of courting her. Solomon Mahlangu is a famed freedom fighter who was hanged by the apartheid government… Continue reading Portia Mahlangu, Niece of Hanged Freedom Fighter Solomon Mahlangu Joins MK Party
Zuma Knew Exactly What He Was Doing When He Brought Floyd Shivambu into the MKP
When President Jacob Zuma brought former EFF Deputy President Floyd Shivambu into the MK Party in August 2024, it wasn’t a gamble — it was a calculated masterstroke. This wasn’t just about gaining a high-profile figure. It was about strengthening the movement with someone who understands the language of power, policy, and planning. His ability… Continue reading Zuma Knew Exactly What He Was Doing When He Brought Floyd Shivambu into the MKP
MK Party Establishes Local Government Labour Desk to Support Councillors before 2026 Municipal Elections
Buoyed by its recent victories in by-elections that gave the party presence in some municipalities, the Umkhonto Wesizwe (MK) Party has decided to establish a local government labour desk. The desk will give support to the party’s councillors and help it prepare for the 2026 local government elections. The MKP has councillors in KwaDukuza, Umzumbe,… Continue reading MK Party Establishes Local Government Labour Desk to Support Councillors before 2026 Municipal Elections
MK Party Wins First Ward in Western Cape, ANC Retains Wards in Johannesburg and Northern Cape
The Umkhonto Wesizwe (MK) Party has continued to make its presence felt outside its traditional base of KwaZulu-Natal after winning a by-election in Saldanha in the Western Cape. This was the party’s first by-election victory in the Western Cape where the competition has always been between the DA and the ANC — and to a… Continue reading MK Party Wins First Ward in Western Cape, ANC Retains Wards in Johannesburg and Northern Cape