Cape Town – The UMkhonto WeSizwe (MK) party has suspended three members of its KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) legislature – Kwazi Mbanjwa, Thobani Zuma, and Sifiso Zuma – for alleged irregularities and constitutional violations.
The suspensions were announced by party president Jacob Zuma and the national high command.
MK Party national spokesperson Nhlamulo Ndhlela said that the cases involving the three members have been forwarded to the National Prosecutor, where they will be expected to present their arguments during the disciplinary hearing.
“Dr Kwazi Mbanjwa will be immediately removed as Chief Whip ,and suspended as a member of the KZN Provincial legislature pending the outcomes of the disciplinary process. Mr Thobani Zuma has also been suspended as a member of the KZN Provincial legislature with immediate effect, pending the outcomes of a disciplinary process.
MK Party suspends the following members:
○ Kwazi Mbanjwa
○ Thabani Zuma
○ Sifiso ZumaMK is bigger than individuals. Divisive and distructive members will be dealt with. pic.twitter.com/cyBSlBy8QD
— uMKHONTO WESIZWE Info Centre (@MKParty_InfoGuy) January 1, 2025
“Mr Sifiso Zuma has been issued with a cautionary suspension as Caucus Manager with immediate effect, pending the outcomes of the disciplinary process,” Ndhlela said.
He said that the MK Party maintains a strict policy of “zero tolerance” toward misconduct and defiant behaviour among its members.
“These comrades are advised to present their cases accordingly to the National Disciplinary Committee in their respective disciplinary processes,” said Ndhlela.
He said that the MK Party, as an organisation committed to upholding discipline and accountability among its members, must showcase its capacity to lead society with dignity and integrity, starting from within its own ranks.
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
