JUST IN: MK Party in KZN Rocked by Massive Revolt as Angry Leaders Issue 4 Strict Demands

BREAKING NEWS: MK PARTY LEADERSHIP DEMANDS IMMEDIATE REMOVAL OF PR COUNCILLORS AS INTERNAL TENSIONS ESCALATE IN KZN

Local leaders accuse regional structures of alleged favouritism and ignoring grassroots members after the 2026 elections, insisting that fresh appointments must be made.

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA — 15 NOVEMBER 2026

Internal tensions have reportedly intensified within the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party in KwaZulu-Natal following a controversial selection of Proportional Representation (PR) councillors in the uMhlabuyalingana area.

The party’s uMhlabuyalingana Sub-Regional Leadership has demanded the immediate removal and redeployment of all PR councillors appointed to the area, arguing that the selection process allegedly undermined local structures and overlooked deserving members who worked towards the party’s electoral success.

In an official statement issued on Saturday by the sub-region’s communication officer, Zenzele Ngubane, local leaders expressed their dissatisfaction with the recently released PR councillor list.

The leadership described the appointments as an insult to uMhlabuyalingana, particularly considering the efforts made by local members during the 2026 Local Government Elections.

According to the statement, the MK Party won 10 of the 20 wards in the area. However, the sub-region claims that despite this performance, uMhlabuyalingana has not received what its leadership considers adequate representation at the uMkhanyakude District level.

One of the biggest concerns raised involves the alleged failure to follow transparent recruitment procedures.

The sub-regional leadership claims that candidates were appointed without proper shortlisting or interviews, questioning how individuals were selected for positions that many local party members had applied for.

The statement highlighted the sacrifices made by grassroots members, some of whom allegedly used their personal resources to submit applications.

“Most of our comrades spent their last cent applying, and the Sub-Regional leadership even hired a vehicle to send applications for uMhlabuyalingana to Durban,” the statement read.

The leadership further alleged that some appointed individuals were connected to regional structures despite not contributing to the local election campaigns.

The sub-region also recalled the 2024 National Elections, claiming that uMhlabuyalingana achieved a 98% vote share but was nevertheless denied what local leaders regarded as rightful parliamentary representation.

Following these concerns, the leadership announced four demands.

Firstly, all PR councillors currently deployed to uMhlabuyalingana must be removed and redeployed to the uMkhanyakude District. Secondly, fresh candidates must be selected specifically for the area.

Thirdly, local structures must be directly consulted before future appointments. Finally, the party must ensure proper representation to strengthen its grassroots support ahead of the 2029 elections.

The leadership believes fair representation is essential to achieving the party’s ambition of securing a two-thirds majority in 2029.

Although the sub-region maintains that it respects the broader MK Party organisation, it has warned that it will not tolerate attempts to undermine uMhlabuyalingana.

The situation now places pressure on the party’s regional leadership to address the grievances and prevent the disagreement from developing into a bigger internal crisis.

Source https://x.com/MDNnewss/status/2121923215383507270

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