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TimesLIVE
a day ago
- Politics
- TimesLIVE
MK Party MP Brian Molefe earns master's degree in law from Unisa
MK Party MP Brian Molefe has graduated with a Master of Laws (LLM) degree from the University of South Africa (Unisa). The former Eskom CEO's dissertation was titled 'Euthanasia and the right to dignity in South African law: A critique of Stransham-Ford'. 'It's about time we talk about the dignity people have lost over the years as a result of our history and how that is going to be fixed,' Molefe said. 'We are ready to engage on matters of human rights and dignity.' Molefe earned his LLB degree in 2022 from Unisa. In 2015 he was conferred an honorary degree of Doctor of Engineering (DEng) from Glasgow Caledonian University in Scotland. His other qualifications include a master's in business leadership, a postgraduate diploma in economics and a bachelor of commerce. He served as Transnet CEO in 2011 and was in the office of the premier of Limpopo for two years. In 2022 was implicated in alleged corrupt activities in the report of the Zondo commission into state capture.
IOL News
2 days ago
- Politics
- IOL News
After Manyi's axing, focus now turns to MKP's Floyd Shivambu's future in the party
MK Party leader Jacob Zuma is said to be considering sacking Floyd Shivambu as a Secretary-General of the party. Image: archives The Jacob Zuma led MK Party (MKP) decision to axe Zuma's longtime confidante Mzwanele Manyi as Chief Whip has raised questions over the future of the current Secretary-General Floyd Shivambu. It has been reported that Manyi's removal as a party's parliamentary chief whip was prompted by his fallout with Zuma's deputy John Hlophe and stemmed from the State of the Nation Address debate where Manyi reportedly duped Hlophe into delivering a speech under the pretext that it was supplied by Zuma. It later emerged that Manyi had allegedly lied and the two exchanged heated arguments in front of the caucus members in a meeting which many said almost degenerated into physical fight. Party insiders said Manyi's removal signaled that more significant changes were to come and Shivambu's position was tenuous, especially after he had a fallout with Zuma's daughter, Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla. MKP spokesperson Nhlamulo Ndhlela on Thursday dismissed the suggestions that Shivambu would be axed as 'rumours', accusing those behind these messages of being 'sensationalists'. "There is no correlation between Manyi's removal as chief whip and Shivambu. What does Manyi's removal have to do with the work of our SG. People always want to speculate (about these) things and we have heard this for a long time. There is no truth in this," said Ndhlela. Party members from Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the fact that Duduzile was not charged for publicly insulting Shivambu was a sign that Zuma was not prepared to sacrifice her over Shivambu. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ Ad loading In February Zuma-Sambudla issued a public apology after using social media platform X to hurl insults at Shivambu. 'I do not think Shivambu will survive the coming political changes in the party. His issue is not only with Duduzile but also with party members in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng who are not comfortable with his leadership style. When Phumlani Mfeka resigned as both a party member and a member in the KwaZulu-Natal Legislature, he cited issues with Shivambu as one of the reasons,' said a source. Mfeka, who is the leader socio-economic group Injeje which is advocating for African nationalism, commands a lot of support from traditional leaders - something that Zuma regarding as an important constituency for his party. Dissenting voices within MKP have also been complaining about the parachuting of newcomers in the party, saying they were given senior positions while the founding members were being overlooked. Addressing the media on the sidelines of the national high command in Durban last month, Shivhambu dispelled rumours that there were members of the party who were not happy with his leadership and presence in the party. He said no member has raised these issues in the formal meetings of the party and he would not entertain faceless voices on social media platforms.
Mail & Guardian
3 days ago
- Politics
- Mail & Guardian
Calls for Shivambu's head a result of ‘tribalism', say his supporters
MK party secretary general Floyd Shivambu. (Photo: Luba Lesolle/Gallo Images) A faction in the uMkhonto weSizwe party aligned to traditional leaders is calling for a leadership change that could affect not only Floyd Shivambu This content is restricted to subscribers only . Join the M&G Community Our commitment at the Mail & Guardian is to ensure every reader enjoys the finest experience. Join the M&G community and support us in delivering in-depth news to you consistently. Subscription enables: - M&G community membership - independent journalism - access to all premium articles & features - a digital version of the weekly newspaper - invites to subscriber-only events - the opportunity to test new online features first Already a subscriber?
The South African
3 days ago
- Politics
- The South African
Colleen Makhubele replaces Manyi as MK Party Chief Whip
The uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party has appointed Colleen Makhubele as the new chief whip of the party in parliament. Makhubele takes over the reins from Mzwanele Manyi, who was the party's chief whip for nine months. The party highlighted Makhubele's experience and leadership as a contributing factor to her appointment. 'As a respected leader and seasoned parliamentarian, her appointment reflects the Party's confidence in her ability to provide disciplined coordination, strengthen parliamentary oversight and champion the interests of our movement in the National Assembly,' the party said. MK Party Deputy President John Hlophe, in a letter, relieved Manyi of his duties with immediate effect. In the letter, he said: 'I am writing to inform you that, with immediate effect, you are hereby relieved of your duties. This decision was made with careful consideration and in the interest of advancing the collective goals and objectives of our party.' Speculations are suggesting that Manyi's removal was due to an altercation between him and Hlophe. In February this year, Manyi and Hlophe were at loggerheads over Hlophe's SONA speech. Manyi allegedly told Hlophe to discard his speech and take the one that was purportedly prepared by party leader Jacob Zuma. However, it emerged that the speech was not prepared by Zuma, making Hlophe furious. He confronted Manyi, leading to an alleged physical altercation. Manyi disputed that his removal was due to his fallout with Hlophe. He explained, 'I do not believe that my removal had anything to do with what happened during the SONA. My relationship with Hlophe as our caucus leader is fine. We talk a lot, so I can't say he removed me for that. I will continue with my role as an ordinary MP, so there is no big deal in my removal.' Manyi stated that he remains a party member and his relationship with Zuma will remain intact. Additionally, he will continue to be the spokesperson of the Jacob Zuma Foundation which he was appointed while still with the EFF. He joined the MK Party in August 2024, along with other EFF former members including Floyd Shivambu. Manyi's removal shocks many, given his long-standing, close ties with Zuma. Manyi has consistently praised Zuma's strategic thinking, likening it to a game of chess. 'Chess is a game of thinkers. Calmness is key, thinking is central, seeing the bigger picture is fundamental, and understanding the moves of your opponent is the main ingredient.' 'You can't play chess if you are permanently angry, emotional and impulsive. MK Party is led by a thinker,' said Manyi when he joined the MK Party. Let us know by leaving a comment below or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 0211. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X, and Bluesky for the latest news.
IOL News
4 days ago
- Politics
- IOL News
‘I warned this chap,' Carl Niehaus laughs at Mzwanele Manyi's axing
EFF MP, Carl Niehaus, has reacted to removal of MK Party Mzwanele Manyi as chief whip in Parliament. Image: KAREN SANDISON/AFRICAN NEWS AGENCY (ANA) Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) MP Carl Niehaus has fired shots at his former comrade, the axed MK Party chief whip, Mzwanele Manyi, calling him an opportunist, and warning that instability and ideological decay will continue to plague the party's ranks. In a social media comment on IOL's report, Niehaus laughed off Manyi's dismissal, stating that more should be expected. Niehaus said: 'LOL, I warned this chap. Anyhow he - and the other opportunists like him - made their bed of thorns, now let them sleep on it. 'Mark my words: the musical chairs will continue there in the merry-go-round party, there is no ideological centre that holds.' Manyi has been dismissed from his position in parliament, IOL reported on Tuesday morning. Colleen Makhubele has been appointed as the new Chief Whip of MKP. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ The announcement began circulating on MK Party WhatsApp groups but has now been confirmed to IOL by the MK Party's Deputy Chief Whip, Muzi Ntshingila. The WhatsApp message reads: "Please be informed that Hon. Mzwanele Manyi has been relieved of his duties as Chief Whip with immediate effect. We thank him for his service and dedication to the MK Party and wish him the very best in his future endeavours. "We are pleased to announce that Hon. Colleen Makhubele has been appointed as the new Chief Whip of the MK Party. We are confident that she will lead with strength and vision as we continue to advance our collective mission". One senior party official told IOL that his arrogance finally caused him to fall on his sword. 'He fails to listen and protect his caucus and wants to shine in the media alone and not give anyone a chance,' the party official said. According to Niehaus, such acts will be carried out through the same process. IOL Politics
