Cape Town – Former ANC MP Mervyn Dirks has been appointed Chief Whip of the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party’s Parliamentary Caucus in the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Legislature, replacing Kwazi Mbanjwa, who was suspended this week.
Dirks’ appointment as Chief Whip was officially confirmed on Sunday and takes effect immediately.
“Dirks is a seasoned and experienced politician having served in the legislature and the national parliament during its 5th and 6th terms respectively.
“He has dedicated his years from youth as an activist and has selflessly served uMkhonto weSizwe Party, particularly in the uMgungundlovu District,” said party spokesperson Nhlamulo Ndhlela in a statement.
THE UMKHONTO WESIZWE PARTY APPOINTS MERVYN DIRKS AS CHIEF WHIP OF CAUCUS IN THE KWAZULU-NATAL PROVINCIAL LEGISLATURE pic.twitter.com/XO0ouR6cMZ
— uMkhonto WeSizwe Party (Official) (@MkhontoweSizwex) January 5, 2025
The party expressed full confidence in Dirks and trusts him to perform his duties with precision.
Mbanjwa, a loyal ally of MK party president Jacob Zuma, was suspended alongside Thobani Zuma and Sifiso Zuma.
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