MK Party: Jacob Zuma appoints Menzi Magubane as Treasurer-General
- uMkhonto weSizwe President, Jacob Zuma, has appointed Menzi Magubane as the party's new Treasurer-General
- Magubane replaced Danisa Zulu, who was requested to hand her responsibilities to the new TG on 1 July 2024
- The changes in the Treasurer-General's office came after Arthur Zwane resigned as the party's Secretary-General
Zingisa Chirwa is an experienced Briefly News journalist based in Johannesburg, South Africa, who has covered politics and current affairs on the radio for over 15 years.
MKP leader Jacob Zuma has appointed Menzi Magubane as the party’s new Treasurer-General. Images: Darren Stewart/Gallo Images and Deaan Vivier/Beeld/Gallo Images. Source: Getty Images
MK Party President Jacob Zuma has appointed Menzi Magubane as the party's new Treasurer-General.
MKP's Danisa Zulu removed from TG position
According to The Citizen, Magubane replaced Danisa Zulu, who was removed from the position on 1 July 2024. Zuma reportedly told Zulu, via a letter, to hand over her duties to a new Treasurer-General:
“Owing to the need to use our limited and available human capital efficiently, I have decided to relinquish you from the treasury-general functions with immediate effect. I will soon engage you regarding a new role you can play.”
The changes in the TG office came after Arthur Zwane resigned as Secretary-General. A post by @MDNnewss revealed that Dr Sifiso Maseko replaced Zwane:
Mzansi weighs in
Netizens were surprised by the swift changes, and some questioned whether Zuma made decisions without consulting other organisation leadership members.
@terrencedaygun1 said:
“This party is a red flag - but it was expected in principle that I have a problem with a party that’s owned by an individual.”
@MalomeErnest wondered:
“Hai Kona, this is how Zuma wanted to run ANC”
@nomandima14 asked:
“So wonke umuntu ku [everyone in] MK is okay with one person having this much control over them? Ngena wena, phuma [in, out] anytime.”
@Mzifaku added:
“Leadership is changed based on the mood of the President. No consultation with members.”
@sikhumbuzo53
“This party doesn't elect; it appoints ”
Parliament denies former Mmember'sr's swearing-in attempt
Briefly News reported that ex-MK Party leader Jabulani Khumalo was blocked from being sworn in as an MP.
Parliament declined Khumalo's request for travel arrangements and access to the precinct.
Social media users made fun of Khumalo's failed efforts.