Former judge John Hlophe returns as MK Party’s parliamentary leader

Hlophe reinstated as MK party deputy president and parliamentary leader

Dr John Hlophe is back at the helm as the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party’s first deputy president and parliamentary leader after MK president Jacob Zuma lifted his suspension. Zuma formally informed all party structures, members and stakeholders on Wednesday that the party has reinstated Hlophe with immediate effect. The party suspended him in November 2025 pending an investigation into the allegations against him. MK party reinstates Hlophe follow…

MK Party reinstates John Hlophe as deputy president and parliamentary leader – The Mail & Guardian

The uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party has reinstated John Hlophe as its first deputy president and parliamentary party leader with immediate effect, four months after he was suspended from the positions following an internal leadership dispute. In a circular dated 18 March and addressed to all party structures and members, MK Party secretary general Sibonelo Nomvalo said party president Jacob Zuma had taken the decision to restore Hlophe to both roles…

Zuma reinstates MK Party’s Hlophe after suspension review

The Umkhonto weSizwe Party has reinstated John Mandlakayise Hlophe as its first deputy president and parliamentary leader.

Dr John Hlophe reinstated as deputy president of MK Party following investigation

After a thorough investigation into allegations, Dr John Hlophe is reinstated to his leadership positions in the MK Party. The decision follows the President's meeting with Hlophe and an independent legal review.

Former judge John Hlophe returns as MK Party’s parliamentary leader

Former Western Cape High Court Judge John Hlophe has made a sensational return to the MK Party’s leadership fold.

Jacob Zuma Reinstates John Hlophe as MK Party Deputy President After Probe

Former president Jacob Zuma has reinstated Dr John Hlophe as the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party’s first deputy president and parliamentary leader, lifting a suspension that had been in place since November 2025 . Suspension and Investigation Hlophe was suspended after allegedly “acting unilaterally” by removing then-chief whip Colleen Makhubele and appointing MP Des Van Rooyen as acting chief whip without consulting Zuma, who was on a trip to Burki…