Serious allegations have surfaced against the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party’s National Council of Provinces (NCOP) Chief Whip, who is accused of deducting up to 60% of staff members’ monthly salaries for personal use.
According to multiple insiders within the MK Party, the senior official has allegedly been enforcing the deductions since August, claiming the money is meant to “support party operations” and “sustain the movement’s struggle.” However, affected employees say the funds never reach any official party accounts.
One staff member, speaking on condition of anonymity, described the situation as “financial abuse disguised as loyalty.” The source alleged that employees were warned that failure to comply with the Chief Whip’s directive could result in termination or reassignment. “We were told it’s for the revolution, but it feels like extortion,” the source said.
Documents seen by The Insight Post show irregular cash transactions and WhatsApp messages purportedly sent by the Chief Whip, demanding “mandatory contributions” from parliamentary staff. The messages allegedly instructed staff to submit proof of payment every month.
Another insider revealed that complaints were made to the MK Party’s interim ethics committee in September, but no action has been taken. “They promised to investigate, but everything went silent. It’s like the party is shielding its own,” the insider added.
Political analyst Professor Mlungisi Khanyile said the allegations, if proven true, could severely damage the MK Party’s reputation. “This kind of exploitation contradicts the party’s image as a champion of justice and equality. It paints a picture of internal corruption and abuse of power,” Khanyile said.
Attempts to obtain comment from the Chief Whip were unsuccessful at the time of publication. Calls and messages sent to his phone went unanswered. MK Party spokesperson Nhlamulo Ndhlela said the party was aware of the claims and had initiated a “fact-finding process.”
“We take such allegations very seriously. The leadership will not tolerate misconduct, regardless of seniority. If found guilty, appropriate disciplinary measures will follow,” Ndhlela stated.
Meanwhile, affected staff members are reportedly considering legal action and approaching Parliament’s ethics committee for intervention. “We want justice and our money back,” said another employee.
As the investigation unfolds, questions mount over internal accountability within the MK Party and whether Parliament will step in to address what some insiders describe as “a culture of intimidation and silence.”
