MK Party expels two members with immediate effect
The MK Party has expelled MPs Pumlani Kubukeli and Dr Khanyisile Litchfield-Tshabalala with immediate effect, accusing them of conduct that damaged the party's reputation and undermined organisational unity. The party has also begun the process of having the pair removed from the National Assembly.
The MK Party has announced the immediate expulsion of two Members of Parliament, Dr Khanyisile Litchfield-Tshabalala and Pumlani Kubukeli. The decision comes following a series of actions deemed detrimental to the party's reputation, integrity, and unity. The expulsion also aims to restore the party's organizational discipline. The party intends to notify the National Assembly Speaker, Thoko Didiza, to complete the removal process from the Parliament.
Dr John Hlophe, the first deputy president, continues to serve as the party's Parliamentary leader. Meanwhile, Nathi Nhleko, the national chairperson, has been replaced by Apostle Mxolisi Phakathi. These changes to the party's top leadership also include the appointment of Jacob Zuma's son, Duduzane Zuma, as the first deputy president, and Tony Yengeni as the second deputy president.
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