By Lehlohonolo Lehana.
@Khanyile_BG.
The Patriotic Alliance (PA) has expelled Fees Must Fall activist and its Youth Alliance President, Bonginkosi Khanyile from the party.
This after he made a brief appearance at the UmkhontoweSizwe (MK) event at Mzo’s Lifestyle, a shisanyama in Verulam.
Videos of his appearance trended on social media with netizens believing that he would leave the Patriotic Alliance (PA) to join the party highly endorsed by former president Jacob Zuma.
In a statement, the party said,” it has taken note that its KZN premier candidate and Youth Alliance President Bonknginkosi Khanyile appearing yesterday at a rally of the UmkhontoweSizwe (MK) political party”.
“Khanyile apologised from his appearance there however the party has decided it was uncceptable for any party leader to appear, without consultation at an event of a rival. Khanyile’s actions has brought the party into disrepute.”
“Accordingly both president Gayton Mckenzie and deputy president Kenny Kunene has expelled Khanyile for the PA, read the statement.
Khanyile became a member of the PA in May 2022.
During his inaugural address upon joining the PA, he emphasised that the party stands out as the only political organisation with a practical and action-oriented approach.
He likened himself to the party, highlighting their shared commitment to finding solutions.
Before joining the PA, Khanyile had experience as a member of both the ANC and EFF.
While it remains uncertain whether he will eventually join the MK Party, he is a known supporter of the former president, as also declared by himself.
Khanyile has been on bail for allegedly inciting violence in Durban during the unrest in July 2021.
He was arrested after being seen in several videos encouraging looters at a Shoprite store to demand the release of Zuma from jail.