The uMkhonto weSizwe (MK Party), under the leadership of former president Jacob Zuma, has allocated an estimated R700 000 to cover transport costs in support of the motion of no confidence against KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thami Ntuli.
According to a letter dated December 11, 2025, obtained by Sunday World from MK Party provincial secretary Sbusiso Hadebe, the party set aside R70 000 for transport purposes for each region, with the exception of the Moses Mabhida region. As the MK Party has 11 regions in KwaZulu-Natal, the total allocation for the 10 regions amounts to R700 000.
Zuma was present in the legislature during the proceedings, signaling the significance the party places on the effort to remove Ntuli from office.
“In line with our mass mobilisation strategy for the vote of no confidence on December 15, 2025, in Pietermaritzburg, an allocation of R70 000 per each region is confirmed to cover the activities, especially transport. This excludes Moses Mabhida as the host of the vote of no confidence. It is also encouraged that regions try, under this limited allocated budget, to spread representation across respective sub-regions,” the letter reads in part.
The funding has sparked criticism and backlash, with many questioning the necessity of spending such a large sum. Headlines such as “That Is Total Waste Of Money” have emerged as public debate intensifies over whether the allocation reflects responsible political expenditure. Critics argue that the R700 000 could have been better used on community projects rather than financing political mobilization.
The MK Party’s decision highlights the increasing financial stakes involved in provincial politics, especially when motions of no confidence are concerned. As KwaZulu-Natal continues to grapple with political tensions, the controversy over the allocation underscores the broader discussion on accountability, transparency, and the use of party funds for political maneuvers.
The motion against Premier Ntuli proceeded amid intense scrutiny, with both party leaders and the public closely watching the unfolding political developments.