The MK Party has ordered its former national spokesperson, Nhlamulo Ndhlela, to immediately stop using party resources including bank accounts, social media platforms and official communication channels.
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The MK Party has moved swiftly to isolate its former national spokesperson, Nhlamulo Ndhlela, ordering him to immediately cease using all party-linked resources, including bank accounts, social media platforms and official communication systems.
The dramatic fallout was confirmed on Monday during a media briefing led by party president Jacob Zuma and secretary-general Sibonelo Nomvalo, where the party announced that Ndhlela had been removed as both national spokesperson and Member of Parliament with immediate effect.
A letter seen by IOL revealed that the decision followed allegations of misconduct, creating divisions within party structures and allegedly bringing the MK Party into disrepute.
The party instructed Ndhlela to surrender all party property within seven days, including official documents, electronic devices, passwords, access credentials and his membership card.
“Pending the outcome of the investigation, you are instructed to refrain from representing the party in any official capacity,” the letter stated.
The directive further barred him from accessing party bank accounts, digital platforms and public communication systems while internal investigations continue.
The correspondence was also copied to Chief Whip Mmabatho Mokoena-Zondi, underlining the seriousness of the action taken against the former spokesperson.
While the party moved to shut Ndhlela out of its internal structures, it simultaneously ushered in a new face to lead its communications strategy.
Former The Star editor Sifiso Mahlangu was unveiled as the MK Party’s new national spokesperson, with party leaders describing him as an experienced journalist, respected academic and influential media personality expected to strengthen the organisation’s public messaging amid mounting political pressure.
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