MK party’s ‘December 16’ faction pushing for spokesperson Ndhlela to be secretary general – The Mail & Guardian

MK party’s ‘December 16’ faction pushing for spokesperson Ndhlela to be secretary general – The Mail & Guardian

The uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party’s “December 16” faction is pushing for spokesperson Nhlamulo Ndhlela to assume the vacant secretary general position after the removal of Floyd Shivambu. Phumlani Mfeka is also a front-runner for the position and the party’s head of elections Bongani Baloyi has been touted as a potential candidate as well, sources said. The December 16 faction includes members who were involved in the founding of the MK party. “Th…

MK Party Faction Pushes for Ndhlela as New Secretary-General Amid Internal Power Struggle

A faction within the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party is lobbying for spokesperson Nhlamulo Ndhlela to take over as secretary-general following Floyd Shivambu’s removal, according to party insiders. The group, known as the “December 16” faction—comprising early members of the MK Party—views Ndhlela as a preferred candidate over newcomers from other political movements. Other names in contention include Phumlani Mfeka and Bongani Baloyi, the party’s h…