John Hlophe reinstated as first Deputy President of MK Party

John Hlophe reinstated as first Deputy President of MK Party
Zandile.Khumalo
Wed, 03/18/2026 - 14:33




























JOHANNESBURG - uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) has reinstated John Hlophe as the party's first Deputy President and Parliamentary leader. 
He will now resume responsibilities both in party structures, and in Parliament with immediate effect.
The party announced this on Wednesday. The move comes after internal deliberations following Hlophe's suspension last year.
READ | MK party suspends Deputy President John Hlophe
He was accused of crossing the line by axing the party's Chief Whip, Colleen Makhubela, without informing the leadership.
Following internal deliberations, the party said Jacob Zuma held a bilateral meeting with Hlophe, during which the allegations were thoroughly discussed leading to his reinstation.