The Umkhonto Wesizwe (MK) Party has unveiled another round of leadership changes, announcing a significant reshuffle of its top leadership during an event in Durban on Tuesday evening.
Among the most notable changes, the party removed Nkosinathi Nhleko from his position as national chairperson and appointed Reverend Phakathi as his successor.
The reshuffle also saw John Hlophe relieved of his responsibilities as the party’s first deputy president. However, he will continue serving as the MK Party’s parliamentary leader.
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Duduzane Zuma, the son of MK Party president Jacob Zuma, has been named as the party’s new first deputy president, taking over the position previously held by Hlophe.
The party also announced changes to its second deputy president position, with Nomsa Dlamini removed from the role and Lindiwe Mtshali appointed as her replacement.
The appointments form part of the latest restructuring of the party’s national leadership.
MK Party Calls For Unity Following Leadership Changes
Announcing the changes in Durban, MK Party spokesperson Sifiso Mahlangu urged members to rally behind the new leadership.
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Mahlangu said: “The President calls upon all members, leaders and structures of the MK Party to unite behind these decisions and continue working together to build a disciplined, united and effective organisation in the service of the people of South Africa.”
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The latest reshuffle marks another adjustment to the MK Party’s leadership structure as it continues reorganising key positions within its national executive.
