Cape Town – The uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MK Party) has appointed Mmabatho Mokoena-Zondi as its new Chief Whip in the National Assembly, succeeding Colleen Makhubele, who retains her seat as an MP.
Mokoena-Zondi, formerly NCOP chief whip and acting Chief Whip, is praised for her leadership, discipline, and commitment to advancing the party’s mandate.
The party says the move will strengthen caucus unity, promote women’s leadership, and consolidate parliamentary structures.
“Hon. Mokoena has served the party diligently in her role as Chief Whip of the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) and has exceeded expectations in her capacity as Caretaker Chief Whip.”
[MEDIA STATEMENT]: MK Party welcomes the swearing in as member of the National Assembly of Hon. Mmabatho Mokoena-Zondi and her assuming the role of Chief Whip. pic.twitter.com/6Qy5D3u2zM
— MK Party in Parliament (@MKParliament) February 13, 2026
“Her commitment, discipline and leadership have consistently advanced the organisational mandate of the MK Party,” said Nhlamulo Ndhlela, the party’s national spokesperson.
He added that the move “also reflects the movement’s steadfast dedication to women’s empowerment and its commitment to expressing transformative leadership through women at the highest levels of responsibility.
“We are confident that Hon. Mokoena’s experience and steadfast leadership will consolidate the work of our parliamentary structures and advance the programme of the movement.”
The MK Party welcomes the swearing-in of Hon. Mmabatho Mokoena-Zondi as a Member of the National Assembly and her assuming the role of Chief Whip. pic.twitter.com/cRlCxZywvM
— uMkhonto WeSizwe Party (Official) (@MkhontoweSizwex) February 13, 2026
Party leader former president Jacob Zuma and the leadership collective have called for full support for Mokoena-Zondi in her new role.
In other changes, Brian Molefe replaces Mpiyakhe Limba as treasurer general, while Vanessa Calvert’s suspension is lifted, reinstating her as chief of staff in the parliamentary caucus. These decisions aim to reinforce organisational discipline and leadership cohesion.
Both Molefe and Lucky Montana, former SOE executives implicated in the State Capture Report, recently resigned from Parliament, though neither has been convicted of any charges.
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
