JACOB ZUMA ANNOUNCES MAJOR MK PARTY ORGANISATIONAL RECONFIGURATION AND LEADERSHIP SHUFFLE

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JACOB ZUMA ANNOUNCES MAJOR MK PARTY ORGANISATIONAL RECONFIGURATION AND LEADERSHIP SHUFFLE

JOHANNESBURG, GAUTENG – The President of the uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MK Party), Jacob Zuma, has announced a comprehensive structural overhaul and leadership reconfiguration aimed at consolidating party structures and enhancing operational effectiveness.

The sweeping changes include high-profile executive dismissals, key appointments to the Presidency collective, structural dissolutions, and the lifting of administrative moratoriums.

Key Leadership Relievals & Reassignments

Nkosinathi Nhleko: Relieved of his duties as National Chairperson with immediate effect.
Dr. John Hlophe: Relieved of his responsibilities as First Deputy President with immediate effect. However, President Zuma confirmed that Dr. Hlophe will remain the MK Party's Parliamentary Leader in the National Assembly.
Ms. Nomsa Dlamini: Relieved of her responsibilities as Deputy Secretary-General (DSG) with immediate effect.

New Executive & Advisory Appointments

First Deputy President: Mr. Duduzane Zuma appointed with immediate effect.
Second Deputy President: Comrade Tony Yengeni confirmed.
National Chairperson: Rev. Phakathi appointed with immediate effect.
Deputy Secretary-General (DSG): Ms. Lindiwe Mtshali appointed with immediate effect.
Presidency Collective Advisory: Comrade Willis Mchunu appointed to provide strategic advice and presidential oversight while retaining his role as MK Party Provincial Leader in KwaZulu-Natal.
National Spokesperson: Reaffirmed Mr. Sifiso Mahlangu as the sole official spokesperson and authorized mouthpiece of the party.

Structural Changes, IEC Representation & Financial Oversight

Strategic Presidential Team Dissolved: The Strategic Presidential Team has been dissolved with immediate effect. The party explicitly disavowed any debts, contracts, commitments, or financial liabilities incurred by the team without authorized approval.
Presidential Task Team (PTT) Reinstated: Reinstated under the direction of the President. Zandile ("Zandi") Hlophe and Mr. Sibonelo Maphumulo have been confirmed as the party's authorized representatives and signatories with the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC).
Lifting of Moratoriums: The Secretary-General and Treasurer-General have been directed to return to full duties immediately, lifting the previous moratorium on communications, the Secretariat, and financial administration.
Direct Political Oversight: President Zuma will exercise direct political and strategic oversight over all key functions, including the Secretariat and party finances.

Media Reports and Forensic Report Allegations

Addressing recent media coverage regarding an alleged forensic report, President Zuma stated that the MK Party has neither been furnished with nor seen any such document. The President has directed that the matter be formally brought before him alongside all supporting documentation for review before any determinations are made.

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DA DEMANDS PARLIAMENTARY PROBE INTO R4.6 BILLION PARLIAMENT REBUILD PROJECT

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DA DEMANDS PARLIAMENTARY PROBE INTO R4.6 BILLION PARLIAMENT REBUILD PROJECT

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PARLIAMENT, CAPE TOWN – The Democratic Alliance (DA) has formally written to the Joint Standing Committee on the Financial Management of Parliament (JSCFMP) demanding an urgent, comprehensive investigation into the Parliamentary Rebuild Project following allegations of legal irregularities and massive budget escalation.

The party highlights that the estimated cost of rebuilding the parliamentary precinct following the January 2022 fire has inflated from an initial budget of R2.1 billion to over R4.6 billion.

Allegations of Unlawful Project Transfer

At the center of the probe request are allegations involving the Secretary to Parliament, Xolile George, and the formal transfer of the rebuild project from the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI):

Bypassing Statutory Protocols: The DA asserts that the transfer of custodianship from DPWI (then headed by former Minister Patricia de Lille) to Parliament failed to meet statutory requirements under the Government Immovable Asset Management Act 19 of 2007 (GIAMA).
Absence of Written Transfer & Gazetting: According to the party, the former Minister never authorized the transfer in writing, nor was the shift in custodianship officially gazetted as required by law.
Misleading the Auditor-General: The DA alleges that Mr. George misled the Auditor-General during probing inquiries by representing the transfer as legally sound.

Focus on Parliamentary Governance & Oversight

The DA noted that these disclosures build on existing controversies surrounding Mr. George’s tenure, including legal challenges regarding his appointment, remuneration structure, and overall financial administration.

The party has given the Co-Chairpersons of the Joint Standing Committee on the Financial Management of Parliament 7 days to respond to the request for a formal parliamentary investigation.

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PIKITUP WARNS OF WASTE COLLECTION DISRUPTIONS ACROSS JOHANNESBURG DUE TO DEPOT BLOCKADES

PIKITUP WARNS OF WASTE COLLECTION DISRUPTIONS ACROSS JOHANNESBURG DUE TO DEPOT BLOCKADES

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JOHANNESBURG, GAUTENG – Pikitup, the official waste management entity for the City of Johannesburg, has alerted residents to ongoing service disruptions across several parts of the city. The delays are caused by protest action from casual workers contracted to private service providers who are demanding permanent absorption into the municipal entity.

Protesters have blockaded entrances to six major depots, preventing waste collection trucks and staff from departing to complete scheduled routes.

Affected Depots & Operations

Access blockades have halted outgoing operations at the following facilities:

Marlboro Depot
Waterval Depot
Roodepoort Depot
Randburg Depot
Orange Farm Depot
Avalon Depot

Pikitup clarified that its permanent workforce is not on strike and remains available to perform collection duties. However, physical access constraints caused by the blockades prevent vehicles from leaving the facilities.

Interventions and Next Steps

Stakeholder Engagement: Pikitup is liaising with contracted Service Providers, local law enforcement agencies, and community representatives to secure depot access and resolve the blockade.
Recovery Measures: Operational contingency plans are being rolled out to clear refuse backlogs and stabilize collection schedules as soon as routes open up.
Resident Advisory: Pikitup apologized for the inconvenience and advised affected residents to keep bins secured and monitor the entity's official social media channels for area-specific operational updates.

Pikitup casual workers embark on work stoppage

This report provides visual context on the casual workers' work stoppage at Pikitup depots and details the community impact regarding uncollected waste.

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Tuesday, 4 August 2026