Jacob Zuma appoints son Duduzane as MK Party first deputy president
Updated Aug. 5, 2026, 10:34 a.m. | By Kubobonke Luthuli Duduzane Zuma has replaced Dr John Hlophe, who remains the MK Party's leader in the National…
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Updated Aug. 5, 2026, 10:34 a.m. | By Kubobonke Luthuli
Duduzane Zuma has replaced Dr John Hlophe, who remains the MK Party's leader in the National Assembly.
The uMkhonto we Sizwe Party (MK Party) has undergone a major leadership shake-up.
Party leader Jacob Zuma has appointed his son, Duduzane Zuma, as the organisation's first deputy president.
Details of the reshuffle were revealed during a media briefing on Tuesday night, in what the party called a series of organisational decisions aimed at strengthening the party and consolidating its structures.
The party has also announced the appointment of Apostle Mxolisi Phakathi as its national chairperson, while Lindiwe Mtshali takes over as deputy secretary-general.
Strategic presidential team dissolved
Tony Yengeni remains the second deputy president of the organisation.
The party's Sifiso Mahlangu says the Strategic Presidential Team (SPT) has also been dissolved.
"Any commitments, therefore, contracts, obligations or financial liabilities entered in by members of the SPT shall not be the responsibility of the MK Party.
"The party will not assume any responsibility for the debts of financial obligations incurred without the party's duly authorised approval."
Zuma has meanwhile appointed Willies Mchunu, the party's provincial leader in KZN, to serve as part of the party's presidential collective.
According to a statement by the MKP, the former premier will play a "pivotal role in providing strategic advice, organisational guidance and support on matters requiring presidential oversight and coordination."
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