Cape Town – In a swift move, the MK Party has removed Sihle Ngubane from his role as parliamentary chief whip and appointed Mzwanele Manyi in his place.
This decision follows Ngubane’s earlier ousting as secretary-general, a position now held by Arthur Zwane.
Manyi, who recently defected from the EFF, was officially sworn in alongside other former state executives.
MK Party spokesperson Nhlamulo Ndhlela announced the change on Wednesday evening, praising Ngubane’s “diligent” service while highlighting Manyi’s extensive executive experience.
STATEMENT ON THE APPOINTMENT OF HONOURABLE MZWANELE MANYI AS
CHIEF WHIP OF MK PARTY pic.twitter.com/jrh2t2zIgE— uMkhonto WeSizwe Party (Official) (@MkhontoweSizwex) August 28, 2024
“Honourable Manyi brings a wealth of executive experience to this administrative yet political role, as he served in government as a director general and led as a corporate executive in the private sector,” Ndhlela said.
“We are confident that Honourable Manyi’s leadership will further strengthen our party’s commitment to serving the people with integrity and dedication.”
The MK Party, known for its frequent leadership shifts, is also embroiled in legal disputes with expelled members and its former founder, Jabulani Khumalo.
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
