MK Party Leadership Changes: A Clear Overview

Current News (4 August 2026)

Major Changes Announced:

Other Updates:

• Dr John Hlophe remains Parliamentary Leader (relieved as First Deputy President only)

• Tony Yengeni continues as Second Deputy President

• Willies Mchunu appointed to the Presidency collective (retains KZN leadership)

Party Background

• Founded: 16 December 2023 (registered September 2023)

• President: Jacob Zuma (since formation)

• Key Feature: Constitution gives Zuma significant power to appoint/remove leaders

• No elective conference has been held since formation

Leadership History (Key Points)

2023-2024 (Early Structure)

• President: Jacob Zuma

• Founder: Jabulani Khumalo (later dismissed)

• National Chairperson: Nkosinathi Nhleko

• Secretary-General: Multiple changes (Dyodo → Ngubane → Zwane → Maseko → etc.)

Mid-2024

• August: Floyd Shivambu (ex-EFF) joined as National Organiser

• November: Shivambu became Secretary-General (5th SG in under a year)

2025

• June: Shivambu dismissed as SG, became ordinary MP

• November: Hlophe suspended (later reinstated)

• November: Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla resigned as MP

2026 (Before August)

• March: Bongani Mncwango fired as SG; replaced by Sibonelo Nomvalo (8th SG)

• March: Hlophe reinstated as First Deputy President

• June: Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla and Nhlamulo Ndhlela expelled

• July: Presidential Task Team replaced by Strategic Presidential Team

Pattern of Changes

• High turnover especially in:

  • Secretary-General (8 holders in under 3 years)

  • Chief Whip

  • Parliamentary/caucus roles

• Family involvement: Jacob Zuma’s children (Duduzane, Duduzile, Brumelda) hold or have held positions

• Power centralisation: Increasing authority under Zuma’s presidency

• Internal disputes: Frequent suspensions, dismissals, and reinstatements