By Lehlohonolo Lehana.
Former African National Congress (ANC) MP Mervyn Dirks has been appointed the MK Party Chief Whip in the Kwazulu/Natal (KZN) Legislature.
Dirks replaces Kwazi Mbanjwa, who was suspended this week.
“Dirks is a seasoned and experienced politician having served in the legislature and the national parliament during its 5th and 6th terms respectively.
“He has dedicated his years from youth as an activist and has selflessly served uMkhonto weSizwe Party, particularly in the uMgungundlovu District,” said party spokesperson Nhlamulo Ndhlela.
The party said it has full confidence in Dirks and “trusts he will execute his responsibilities with precision and the utmost diligence”.
“We wish Commander Dirks well as he picks up his spear and assumes this important role on behalf of the
uMkhonto weSizwe Party in the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Legislature.”
The reconfiguration of the MK Party caucus structures happens amid constant changes in the party’s leadership.
Since Jacob Zuma officially took over as MK Party leader shortly before the May general elections, the party leadership has developed a reputation of expelling its members.