Cape Town — In a shocking turn of events, the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party fired its founder, Jabulani Khumalo, in the party’s effort to “cleanse itself”.
Khumalo, the man who founded and registered the party with the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) last year, was among five members who were fired from the party. The other four members included Ray Khumalo, Bheki Manzini, Lebo Moepeng and Rochelle Davidson.
The party said it was part of its commitment to purify itself from rogue elements who would blur its lines on the way to a two-thirds majority, IOL reported.
This came as the party faced leadership challenges earlier this year and announced a restraining order against Khumalo. According to the party, Khumalo had no mandate to stand on behalf of the party, as he was not elected as president, saying he did not contribute to MK’s growth.
MK Party spokesperson Nhlamulo Ndhlela confirms that the party has expelled five of its leaders. This includes Jabulani Khumalo, whom former president Jacob Zuma requested that he register the party on his behalf.
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According to TimesLIVE, MK spokesperson, Nhlamulo Ndhlela, said the party made the decision at a meeting held by the national leadership core.
“At a meeting held by the national leadership core, and in light of the attempts by external forces to destabilise the MK Party, whose aim is to advance a revolution of the people, the national leadership core has taken a decision to expel these comrades,” Ndhlela said.
Ndhlela said the decision was made in the interest of “all patriotic South Africans that want to see change”.
“We urge all MK members to be disciplined and trust the leadership as we work towards gaining support for a campaign that will emancipate the downtrodden people of our country,” he added.
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