Sifiso Mahlangu appointed as the new national spokesperson for the MK Party
The party said the change will strengthen communications after officials rejected the institute’s claim to control leadership structures.
- On Monday, the MK Party dismissed national spokesperson Nhlamulo Ndhlela from his party and parliamentary roles, replacing him with former Star editor Sifiso Mahlangu to strengthen communications.
- Tensions escalated after the MK Institute issued a statement on Saturday attempting to seize control of party leadership; Secretary General Sibonelo Nomvalo rejected these claims as "null and void" and "beyond the powers of the entity and unconstitutional."
- Established Saturday, the body was led by Deputy President Mandlakayise Hlophe alongside senior figures including General Manana, Oupa Mathebula, Khanyisile Litchfield-Tshabalala, and Lindelani Mbambo, claiming authority over governance structures.
- The party will integrate the Institute into its policy-making machinery reporting to the Secretary General, while Mahlangu was appointed to stabilize party messaging amid internal tensions.
- While acknowledging Ndhlela's contribution to building the party's public footprint, the Secretary General noted the move was unavoidable as Former President Jacob Zuma's party navigates internal tensions.
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