Hundreds of uMkhonto WeSizwe supporters marched to Maupa Naga Police Station in Sunnyside, Pretoria. This was led by the Deputy President John Hlophe.
The march was a show of solidarity with KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi and to hand over a memorandum of grievances. The party made it brief that the march is part of a “total shutdown” effort, highlighting their strong stance on issues pertaining the country’s governance.
The controversy began when President Cyril Ramaphosa appointed Professor Firoz Cachalia as acting Police Minister, replacing Senzo Mchunu, who was placed on special leave. Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi recently made headlines with allegations that Mchunu is associated with individuals linked to criminal activities. He also claimed that top police officials are also involved in these shenanigans.
“We understand our placement in the GNU, and we are the only authentic opposition in this country as things stand,” said MK Party’s Spokesperson of Gauteng Abel Tau.
In this, the MK Party demands the removal of President Ramaphosa in power, the immediate firing of Police Minister Senzo Mchunu, the immediate reinstatement of the KZN Political Killings Task Team and the immediate unsealing of the CR17 bank statements.
“We are tired of our people being killed, we are tired of politicians involved in the judiciary, we are tired of judges and police being bought. This today must end,” said MK Party National Spokesperson Nhlamulo Ndhlela.
In show of support, civic movements under the umbrella group Defend South Africa marched to the Union Buildings. The protests are expected to draw significant attention to these issues raised by the MK Party and Lieutenant-General Mkhwanazi. The MK Party concluded in saying that it will table a motion of no confidence in Parliament against President Ramaphosa.
