MK party strengthens election teams in Mpumalanga and North West ahead of November polls

In Mpumalanga, the party will deploy Deputy President Tony Yengeni as provincial election convener. He will be joined by Lindi Mtshali from the MK Women’s League, national secretary, youth league leader Qiniso Cibane, head of national mobilisation Bonginkosi Khumalo and 15 other leaders from regions across Mpumalanga.

In the North West, the Mk party deployed national organiser Aleck Nkuna, Nomsa Diamil Nkateko Mkhabela, and 17 other regional leaders as part of that province’s election task team.

Party stance on protests and immigration

Nomvalo acknowledged “the concerns” raised by the March and March movement on immigration and said “the voices of the people must be heard.” He added:

“At the same time, we must make it clear that the uMkhonto weSizwe Party has neither formally aligned itself with nor endorsed March and March.”

He said the party “reaffirm[ed] the constitutional right of citizens to engage in peaceful protest and democratic mass action” and that the party would not restrict supporters from protesting or participating in peaceful marches. On immigration, Nomvalo stated: “The party maintains that immigration to South Africa must be done within the parameters of the law. Any illegal immigrant at this point should seek voluntary repatriation.”

Comments on accountability and international conflicts

Nomvalo said national officials discussed parliamentary processes related to accountability and oversight concerning President Cyril Ramaphosa and the impeachment committee dealing with the Phala Phala matter, and said the meeting “reaffirmed that no public office bearer is above accountability and that Ramaphosa must quickly vacate office.”

The national officials’ meeting also expressed reservations about the appointment of Makashule Gana as chairperson of the impeachment committee; Nomvalo said:

“We believe that he was elected by the DA because, as a former member of the DA, and now member of Rise Mzansi, which is the DA with a darker skin, because the DA knows that he will protect the white media project, Cyril Ramaphosa.”

The party additionally voiced support for Iran’s call for peace in Gaza, demanding “an immediate end to violence and the protection of civilians” and urging Israel to declare a ceasefire. The MK party also appealed for peace in Sudan and northern Mozambique and called on the African Union Peace Mission to focus attention on the conflict in Cabo Delgado.

When this was reported

The party announced the leadership changes during a press briefing reported on 5 June 2026.