By Lehlohonolo Lehana.
The Umkhonto weSizwe party (MKP) has removed its interim youth leader Bonginkosi Khanyile from his position as national coordinator of the party’s youth league.
MK Party secretary-general Sihle Ngubane said Khanyile’s removal is effective from Wednesday.
“Your role going forward will be to be a normal member of the MK Youth League, you will be notified of your redeployment in due cause. MK Party appreciates your role played thus far.”
Ngubane did not give reasons why Khanyile was removed.
Last month, Khanyile publicly stated that there would be no elections if former president Jacob Zuma or the MK party were barred from contesting the 29 May polls.
He said the state security agencies would do nothing to stop the party from halting the elections if Zuma’s face wasn’t on ballot papers.
The party has also removed Thapelo Maisha from the position of interim deputy president and Philani Gazuzu Nduli from the position of Gauteng coordinator of the MKYL.
Meanwhile the party confirmed it took action against Visvin Reddy, as the senior KZN leader appeared in court.
Reddy faces charges of contravening Section 17 of the Riotous Assemblies Act, where he is alleged to have incited public violence.
His appearance followed a video clip circulated on social media, in which Reddy addressed a public gathering and made inciting comments.