MK Party Names National High Command As Highest Decision-Making Body Including Nathi Nhleko

• The MK Party announced that it had established the National High Command as its highest organisational structure
• The High Command will be led by the party's top officials, including President Jacob Zuma, Deputy President Dr John Hlophe, and National Organiser Floyd Shivambu
• Former minister Nathi Nhleko was appointed the party's national chairperson, an appointment some on social media slammed

With over seven years at Daily Sun and Vutivi Business News, Tebogo Mokwena, a Briefly News current affairs journalist, offered insights into South African politics, national, provincial and local governance, political parties and Parliament.

JOHANNESBURG — The MK Party has named the National High Command as the party's top decision-making structure.

MK Party appoints high command structure

According to @TebogoTheScribe, the party announced its permanent National High Command structure at a press briefing held in Sandton. The National High Command includes eight senior officials and other party members.

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Former EFF Deputy President Floyd Shivambu named new MK Party national organiser

The party confirmed that Jacob Zuma is still its president, Dr John Hlophe is its Deputy President, and Dr Sihle Maseko is its secretary-general. Floyd Shivambu, who joined the party after leaving the EFF, is its National Organiser. Former Minister of Police and Public Works Nathi Nhleko was appointed the party's national chairperson. Zuma said in his statement that the leadership structure is unchanged, and there will be no elective conferences to vote for leaders.

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South Africans mad at Nhleko's return

Netizens on Facebook were unhappy that Nhleko was the party's national chairperson.

Colin Bridger said:

"Rogue's Gallery in Parliament."

Kirk Lawler said:

"The chess master's pieces are nicely falling into place."

Johann Weich said:

"No honour amongst thieves."

Norton Van Deventer said:

"Criminals flock together."

Participatory economist said:

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Jacob Zuma to hold MK Party press briefing, SA not excited

"Zuma and the stooges."

MK Paerty expelled as Members of Parliament speaks out

In a related article, Briefly News reported that the removed MK Party MPs have spoken out.

Their spokesperson, Thami Khuzwayo, denied receiving any communication from the party. He also said he is challenging the due process that was not followed and denied even speaking to Nhlamulo about being a stand-in Member of Parliament.

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