MK Party Implements Title Changes, SA Amused As Members Will No Longer Be Called Commanders
- The uMkhonto weSizwe Party is implementing some changes regarding how members refer to each other
- The party also decided, effective immediately, that terms like 'Provincial Convenor' will be changed
- South Africans weighed in on the issues in the party, sharing amusing reactions to the party's latest decision
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KWAZULU-NATAL - What's in a name? Well, when it comes to the uMkhonto weSizwe Party, quite a lot it seems.
The party, led by Jacob Zuma, is looking to strengthen its revolutionary structure by asking members to refer to each other by a new term. According to an official memo, party members will now have to refer to each other as "Comrades", effectively immediately.
Previously, all members referred to each other as commanders.
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Why is the party changing the term?
In a notice dated 7 August 2025, MK Party National Organiser Joe Ndhlela announced that, effective immediately, all members should no longer refer to each other as commanders, but rather comrades.
“This shift reflects our shared revolutionary spirit and equality as cadres. All levels of the party must implement this without delay,” he said.
That’s not the only change happening, though. The title Provincial Convenor has been changed to Provincial Chairperson, while the Provincial Coordinator will now be known as the Provincial Secretary.
“These updates are vital for our movement’s strength and growth. All structures must act quickly. Ensure every member knows and follows these directives,” Ndhlela added.
You can view the notice below.
Other MK Party news that made headlines:
- The MK Party gave President Cyril Ramaphosa a new deadline to resign or face legal action.
- The Constitutional Court ruled against the MK Party in its case against Ramaphosa over his recent decisions.
- The party wants a secret ballot when a Motion of No Confidence is heard against the President.
- Mary Phadi described her relationship with the party as abusive, claiming that Zuma betrayed her.
- Former Secretary-General Floyd Shivambu predicted that the party would not exist in the next 10 years.
How did South Africans react?
Social media users found the directive amusing, stating that there was always something happening at the party.
Ntai Mokhitli said:
“Nothing is permanent in the group. From positions to terminology. I wonder how they are going to rename conferences. Maybe they will call it structures of inconvenience.”
Hlabirwa Sparks stated:
“Useless party. Next weekend they will change their uniform and colour🤣.”
John Maleho Mangonyane added:
“Every day is a new story with these clowns 😂.”
Langutani Evans claimed:
“Because the spaza shop has only one commander.”
Kenneth Magadla stated:
“This is a joke.”
Thombela Chiya Wohlanga said:
“So, Zuma wants to be the only commander.”
Traditional leaders withdraw support for the MK Party
Briefly News also reported that the Transvaal Kingdom State of Monarchs is unhappy with the party.
The group of traditional leaders, which represents royal houses across four provinces, is withdrawing its support.
In an official statement, the leaders accused Zuma and the party of disrespecting them constantly.
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