Colleen Makhubele, former Johannesburg council speaker and prominent political figure, has announced her departure from the South African Rainbow Alliance (SARA) to join the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party.
Story Summary:
- Colleen Makhubele departs SARA to join the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party, under the leadership of former President Jacob Zuma.
- Floyd Shivambu, newly appointed MK Party national organiser, is driving the recruitment of prominent political figures.
- The MK Party is positioning itself as a central force in a potential Progressive Caucus against the Government of National Unity.
Colleen Makhubele swaps SARA for MK Party
Makhubele’s move comes at a time of significant activity within the MK Party, spearheaded by the recent appointment of Floyd Shivambu as the national organiser.
Makhubele praised the MK Party as “a beacon of hope to unite and rally African leaders and their people.”
She expressed her belief that the party, under the leadership of former president Jacob Zuma, is positioned to bring about “constructive transformation and advancement in African society.”
According to Makhubele, the MK Party is a serious organisation committed to reshaping black politics and restoring dignity to African leadership.
Her decision to join the MK Party follows her controversial exit from COPE and subsequent affiliation with SARA, which led to her dismissal from the Johannesburg City Council.
Shivambu effect: MK Party influx expected soon
Floyd Shivambu’s recent switch from the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) to the MK Party has already begun to influence the South African political landscape.
Appointed as the MK Party’s national organiser, Shivambu is tasked with strengthening the party’s structure and expanding its influence across the country.
His efforts appear to be yielding results, with Makhubele’s recruitment seen as a strategic victory.
Shivambu, known for his organisational acumen, is expected to play a pivotal role in attracting more prominent opposition leaders to the MK Party.
This potential influx of influential figures is rumoured to be part of a broader strategy led by Jacob Zuma, aimed at forming a Progressive Caucus to challenge the Government of National Unity, currently dominated by the ANC and DA.
The MK Party’s recent activities, including Zuma’s public appearances with Shivambu at court for the arms deal case, signal a concerted effort to position the party as a central player in South Africa’s political future.
As murmurs of more high-profile defections circulate, the MK Party’s growing influence under the leadership of Zuma and Shivambu is set to reshape the political landscape, with Makhubele’s move being just the beginning.
