Cape Town – Political analyst Levy Ndou has commented on the ongoing instability within the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party, noting that such changes are expected given the party’s lack of established structures.
Recently, MK removed 18 members from its National Assembly list, with 12 being replaced on the day of their swearing-in.
In a statement, the party addressed the rumours of member expulsions, clarifying that instead, the individuals were informed they would be replaced as MPs. They were advised not to attend the swearing-in ceremony, with the understanding that if they did, they would be substituted later.
“It’s also important to note that leading up to the elections, the MK Party IEC list was comprised by saboteurs who went on to populate the IEC system with a list of their friends, family members and neighbours,” MK spokesperson, Nhlamulo Ndhlela, said.
This move to remove the 18 MPs, alongside the removal of Arthur Zwane as secretary-general and earlier expulsion of the party’s founder, Jabulani Khumalo, highlights internal turmoil, Ndou said.
He warned that these actions could alienate voters and deter new members due to perceived instability and poor treatment of individuals.
“They are a party that is still building up, they are a party that does not have established constitutional structures, and that is why decisions that are taken will surprise many people,” Ndou said during an interview on SABC.
He added: “The actions that are being taken by the leadership of the MK party have the potential to discourage a voter to vote for this party.”
Ndou said that the focus of the MK Party has been on participating in elections, with limited leadership beyond Zuma and a few interim members.
“They have not gone to conferences to elect leadership, so when it comes to decision-making, former president Jacob Zuma appears to be the one who is in charge of decision-making. It appears as if there is little or no consultation that is done because there is no elected leadership. In the main, former president Jacob Zuma is responsible for decision making,” he said.
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
