In a recent decision, the Western Cape High Court ruled against ten former uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party members who had contested their dismissal.

The court’s decision means these former MPs will not be reinstated.

The Shake-Up in MK Party

The dismissal of these MPs was part of a broader shake-up within the MK Party.

The move was made to accommodate seven new MPs, including some prominent figures from state-owned enterprises.

These new appointees have recently been sworn into their positions.

Controversy Over the Candidate List

MK Party spokesperson Nhlamulo Ndhlela has criticized the party’s candidate list, suggesting that many individuals who were on it shouldn’t have been there at all.

According to Ndhlela, the list was compromised, and even party leader Jacob Zuma, who wasn’t supposed to be on the list, ended up being included.

New Appointments and Allegations

To fill the vacancies left by the dismissed MPs, the Zuma-led party has appointed several new members.

These include Mzwanele Manyi, who recently left the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), as well as former state-owned enterprise executives Brian Molefe, Siyabonga Gama, and Lucky Montana, all of whom have faced corruption allegations.

Additionally, Zuma loyalist Thulani Gamede was added to the list just before the final selection for the KZN legislature.