The uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) has taken decisive action by suspending several members involved in the unlawful nomination of a candidate for the upcoming by-elections in Msunduzi Ward 2, located in the Mgungundlovu Region of KwaZulu-Natal. The party’s leadership acted swiftly to address what it termed an βunconstitutional processβ that resulted in a candidate being erroneously registered. The party also suspended the nominated individual, stating that he had maliciously accepted the nomination despite having lost the internal election.
Among those suspended are prominent party figures, including Dr. Kwazi Mbanjwa, who is already facing suspension due to unrelated alleged violations. Cebisile Zuma, who signed the nomination letter for the incorrect candidate, and Sthabiso Nkabinde, who contested the election despite losing in the internal party process, are also facing suspensions. All three members are now subject to an internal disciplinary procedure, which will assess their conduct and determine further actions.
In a formal letter dated January 6, Prince Mokotedi, the National Prosecutor of the MKP, notified Zuma that the party had received a complaint against him. The letter referred to a specific section of the partyβs Code of Conduct and highlighted that the complaint had been made by the office of the partyβs secretary general. βPlease be informed that I have received a complaint against you in terms of section 6 (3) of the Code of Conduct of the party,β the letter read. Following an evaluation of the complaint, Mokotedi issued a formal notice to Zuma under section 6 (4) of the Code, giving him 48 hours to respond with any representations. The decision on whether to proceed with a disciplinary inquiry will be made after these representations have been reviewed.
Nhlamulo Ndhlela, the spokesperson for the MKP, emphasized the partyβs unwavering commitment to discipline, internal order, and adherence to its constitutional framework. He stressed that the MKP will not tolerate any actions that contravene the partyβs governing principles. βWe would like to send a clear and unequivocal message that it is not an organisation of anarchy and lawlessness. No member of the organisation is and will be permitted to act outside of the prescriptions of the constitution, the collective mandate, and discipline,β Ndhlela said.
The MKPβs National Disciplinary Committee is currently reviewing the case and will release its findings once the required representations have been submitted and considered. This disciplinary action sends a strong message about the partyβs commitment to integrity and transparency, particularly ahead of crucial elections. As the party moves forward with this process, the focus remains on ensuring that all members abide by the established rules, maintaining the values upon which the party was founded.