MK Party Members Shot During Recruitment Drive, Party Calls for Restraint
- The MK Party has called for restraint among its supporters after three members were shot at Dube Hostel on the afternoon of Sunday, 23 November 2025
- The members were attending a recruitment drive at the hostel when the incident occurred. One member sustained fatal wounds while two were hospitalised, with one member still in a critical condition.
- Cases of attempted murder and murder were opened at the Meadowlands Police station
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JOHANNESBURG — Three MK Party members were shot during a recruitment drive at Dube Hostel on the afternoon of 23 November 2025. A statement posted on X from the MK party Spokesperson Nhalmulo Ndhlela detailed that two members, Comrade Virginia and comrade Mabasa, were shot, and a fellow comrade, Nzuza, drove them to the hospital.
Comrade Nzuza, however, was fatally shot upon his return from the hospital ofafter opening a case at Meadowlands Police Station.
The MK Party says these were acts of intimidation
The party sent its condolences to the Nzuza's family and stated that political violence or intimidation would not be tolerated.
"As a party, we unequivocally state that there will be no 'no go zones' in Gauteng or anywhere else in the country."
"Our country has endured a long and painful journey from the days of political violence in trains, hostels and communities, we refuse to allow a return to that era at the hands of individuals who disregard democracy," they said
The Party calls for calm and no retaliation after the tragic incident
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The MK Party called on members to refrain from responding to what they call 'political violence', further calling the party 'a peaceful revolution to the complete liberation of black people.' The party said they will report the matter to the IEC and thanked the efforts of the police and medical personnel who attended to the incident. The party said it will further notify the public of any further information
People on social media shared their thoughts on the tragic incident
@BhekiMathabathe
It seems to be a power struggle between the MKP and the IFP. Dube Hostel has long been an IFP stronghold, predating the MKP’s rise in politics. Hopefully, this situation doesn’t escalate into retaliatory attacks at other hostels across Gauteng.
@TheMxolisi
Stay away from hostels nani; don’t you know that the third force is still active and will use the 90s tactics. Kanti don’t you have intelligence? Niyafathuthuze nje?
@Gadfly495231
Dube Hostel mirrors a wider collapse; hostels that function as lawless enclaves. Until police treat these spaces as the crime dens they are, murder will remain a licensed activity.
@Kilometers10111
Are the guns ok though?
@FMohokare
This types of scenarios used to happen during the times of ANC and IFP political violence. These hostels used to be No Go Zone
The IFP has not released a statement about the incident, even though rumours allege their involvement, since Dube Hostel is known as an IFP stronghold.
3 More Briefly News reports on the MK Party
- Briefly News reported on the continued internal struggles within the party when the Women's League accused Nhlamulo Ndhlela of abusing his power. In a statement, the Women's League Regional Chairperson, Shirley Brow,n accused him of not following the league's protocol by giving instructions to Women's League Secretary General Lindiwe Makubu-Mtshali.
- MK Party fired its Chief Whip, Colleen Makhubele after allegations of misconduct. An internal report alleged that Makhubele tried to secure a contract for a company her husband is a director of. She was replaced by former Finance Minister Des Van Rooyen.
- Leader of the MK Party, Jacob Zuma, visited Burkina Fas,o where he met the country's leader, Ibrahim Toure. Zuma was invited by Minister of Foreign Affairs Karamoko Jean Marie Traore to the meeting that was said to symbolise Africa reclaiming its dignity.
Proofreading by Kelly Lippke, copy editor at Briefly.co.za.
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