A planned MK Party press briefing in Durban has been thrown into uncertainty after one of the party’s mayoral candidates allegedly survived a targeted hijacking attempt while travelling to the event.

The uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party postponed its scheduled media briefing following the incident, which the party described as a suspected planned attack on one of its candidates.

According to an official media statement issued by the party’s communications department on Friday, August 28, 2026, the candidate was allegedly targeted while making their way to the scheduled media event in Durban.

The circumstances surrounding the alleged incident remain unclear, and there has been no independent confirmation of the attack or details about the identity of those allegedly involved.

However, the incident prompted the party to change its plans for the day.

MK Party Moves Press Briefing to 15h00

Following the alleged hijacking attempt, the MK Party announced that its press briefing would be moved to 15h00 on Friday afternoon.

The venue remains unchanged.

The party said the briefing would still go ahead despite the security concerns and disruption caused by the incident.

The decision comes as political parties prepare for the upcoming November 4 elections, adding further significance to the security incident involving one of the MK Party’s mayoral candidates.

Party Vows Not to Retreat

Despite the alleged attack, the MK Party struck a defiant tone, indicating that the incident would not prevent it from continuing with its political programme.

The party confirmed that it would proceed with its planned meeting and preparations for the November elections.

The message from the party was unequivocal: it would not retreat because of the alleged attack.

The postponement therefore appears to be a temporary adjustment rather than a cancellation of the political engagement.

Questions Remain Over Alleged Attack

The alleged hijacking attempt raises questions about the circumstances surrounding the incident and whether the candidate was specifically targeted.

At this stage, the available information comes from the MK Party’s own statement. Further details about the incident, including whether any arrests have been made, whether weapons were involved or whether the candidate suffered any injuries, have not been provided.

It is also not yet clear whether the alleged attack was politically motivated.

The MK Party is expected to address the matter further during the rescheduled press briefing.

For now, political attention remains firmly focused on Durban, where the party is expected to outline its position and continue its preparations ahead of the November 4 elections.

The alleged attack has added a dramatic security dimension to what was initially expected to be a routine political media engagement.

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