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2mo ago

MK Party Suspends Chief Whip After Arrest on Extortion and Fraud Charges

Hawks say the accused took about R233,318 from four parliamentary researchers, prompting criminal charges and an internal party probe.

The MK party has suspended its chief whip, Mmabatho Mokoena-Zondi, with immediate effect. Picture: MK party.

Overview

  • The MK Party removed Mmabatho Mokoena-Zondi from her role as parliamentary chief whip and suspended her party membership while it opens an internal investigation.
  • Mokoena-Zondi was arrested and released on R30,000 bail after a court appearance in Cape Town on fraud and extortion allegations.
  • The Hawks allege that between August and December 2024 she recruited four researchers and demanded 50–60% of their salaries, totalling about R233,317.99.
  • The complaint that led to the probe was made by former MK Party treasurer general Menzi Magubane and the party has ordered Mokoena-Zondi to hand over all party documents and materials immediately.
  • Philasande Mkhize has been appointed chief whip with immediate effect and the party stressed that Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla holds no official role, leaving both legal and political consequences to unfold.