Colleen Makhubele replaces Zuma man as MK Celebration Chief Whip

The uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Celebration has appointed Colleen Makhubele as the brand new chief whip of the occasion in Parliament.

Makhubele takes over the reins from Mzwanele Manyi, who was the occasion’s chief whip for 9 months.

MK PARTY APPOINTS MAKHUBELE AS NEW CHIEF WHIP

The occasion highlighted Makhubele’s expertise and management as a contributing issue to her appointment.

“As a revered chief and seasoned parliamentarian, her appointment displays the Celebration’s confidence in her capability to offer disciplined coordination, strengthen parliamentary oversight and champion the pursuits of our motion within the Nationwide Meeting,” the occasion mentioned.

MK Celebration deputy president John Hlophe, in a letter, relieved Manyi of his duties with speedy impact.

“I’m writing to tell you that, with speedy impact, you’re hereby relieved of your duties. This choice was made with cautious consideration and within the curiosity of advancing the collective targets and aims of our occasion,” Hlophe mentioned.

FALLOUT WITH HLOPHE REASON FOR HIS REMOVAL?

Hypothesis means that Manyi’s removing was as a result of an altercation between him and Hlophe.

In February this 12 months, Manyi and Hlophe have been at loggerheads over Hlophe’s SONA speech.

Manyi allegedly advised Hlophe to discard his speech and take the one which was purportedly ready by occasion chief Jacob Zuma.

Nevertheless, it emerged that the speech was not ready by Zuma, making Hlophe livid. He confronted Manyi, resulting in an alleged bodily altercation.

Manyi disputed that his removing was as a result of his fallout with Hlophe.

“I don’t imagine that my removing had something to do with what occurred through the SONA. My relationship with Hlophe as our caucus chief is ok. We speak lots, so I can’t say he eliminated me for that. I’ll proceed with my function as an unusual MP, so there is no such thing as a massive deal in my removing,” Manyi mentioned.

Manyi acknowledged that he stays a celebration member and his relationship with Zuma is undamaged.

Moreover, he’ll proceed to be the spokesperson of the Jacob Zuma Basis.

He joined the MK Celebration in August 2024, together with different EFF former members together with Floyd Shivambu.

Manyi’s removing has shocked many, given his long-standing, shut ties with Zuma.

Manyi has constantly praised Zuma’s strategic considering, likening it to a recreation of chess.

“Chess is a recreation of thinkers. Calmness is vital, considering is central, seeing the larger image is key, and understanding the strikes of your opponent is the principle ingredient.”

“You may’t play chess if you’re completely offended, emotional and impulsive. MK Celebration is led by a thinker,” mentioned Manyi when he joined the MK Celebration.

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