Umkhonto Wesizwe Party Announces the Precautionary Suspension of Deputy President and Parliamentary Leader Dr. John Hlophe

By Magasela Mzobe
Head of Presidency uMKHONTO weSIZWE Party

The uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MK Party) wishes to inform its members, supporters and general public that, upon His Excellency President Jacob Zuma’s arrival from a successful trip to Burkina Faso, His Excellency met with MKP’s National officials and received the briefing about changes effected at the National Assembly without a collective consultation.

The President has taken a decision to issue a precautionary suspension to the Party’s Deputy President and the Leader of the MKP Parliament Caucus Dr. John Hlophe from both his leadership roles with immediate effect, pending a full investigation on his conduct.

This decision is meant to affirm and send a strong message and the principle of collective leadership across all structures within the uMkhonto weSizwe Party.

Consequently, the decision taken by Dr. Hlophe to remove Cde Collen Makhubele and appoint Cde Des Van Rooyen is therefore nullified.

The leadership of the MK Party remains firmly united and committed to upholding the principles of discipline, accountability and collective decision-making as enshrined in the Party
Constitution.

This decision should be viewed as a demonstration of the Party’s unwavering commitment to internal party discipline and collective leadership.

The MK Party wishes to assure all its members, supporters and the broader South African public that the Organization remains stable, focused and steadfast in pursuing its mission to bring about genuine transformation and justice for the people of South Africa.