The decision was confirmed on Wednesday in an official circular issued by party Secretary General Siboniso Nomvalo.

According to the party, the reinstatement follows the conclusion of an internal process that was triggered by Hlophe’s suspension.

Nomvalo stated that Jacob Zuma, who leads the MK Party, had appointed an independent legal panel to investigate allegations levelled against Hlophe.

“The President appointed an independent legal panel led by an advocate to investigate the allegations and make recommendations,” Nomvalo said.

Following the investigation, Zuma held a bilateral meeting with Hlophe where the allegations were discussed extensively.

After this engagement, a decision was taken to reinstate him to both positions with immediate effect.

“The Secretary General hereby informs all structures and members that Dr John Mandlakayise Hlophe resumes his duties as First Deputy President and Parliamentary Party Leader with immediate effect,” Nomvalo confirmed.

The party has called on its members to support Hlophe as he returns to leadership.

Nomvalo encouraged members to extend a warm welcome to Hlophe as he resumes his responsibilities in advancing the party’s objectives, social cohesion and unity.

The reinstatement marks a significant development within the MK Party and is expected to have implications for its parliamentary strategy and internal dynamics moving forward.

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Mothibi orders the investigation after News 24 reported that there were various allegations of mishandling of serious around Johannesburg office, as published by reported by related to cases handled by the Specialised Commercial Crimes Unit (SCCU) in the DPP Gauteng Local Division, Johannesburg.

Newly appointed National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) Kaizer Kganyago said in the matter reported in the article dated 07 February 2026 with the heading: “NPA curbs JDA boss Themba Mathibe’s R2m cash-in-transit heist case, despite evidence”, reporting allegations of interference by the SCCU in a case involving Johannesburg Development Agency CEO, Themba Mathibe, the Office for Ethics and Accountability (OEA) obtained and perused the case docket, charge sheet and reports from the NPA officials mentioned in the article.

“The investigation reveals that the amounts mentioned in the News24 article do not correspond with the facts contained in the docket. The actual amount that was seized during the operation was less than R500 000.00, and there is no evidence in the docket of R2m seized. At this stage, the investigation is still underway to determine whether the money seized emanated from a cash in transit robbery.

“The case was not enrolled by the SCCU in the division, as the unit has a limited mandate and only deals with the most complex, high value matters. The case was therefore referred to the general courts and was enrolled at the Alexandra Magistrates’ Court on 28 January 2026 and postponed to 02 June 2026 for further investigations. Bail in the amount of R50 000.00 was granted,” he said.

Kganyago said the Asset Forfeiture Unit of the NPA is also seized with the matter. The case will be closely monitored.

“With respect to the matter reported on 31 January 2026, with the headline “NPA stalls R64m City Power fraud, corruption case, despite arrest warrants”, the matter is still under investigation. Significant progress has been made and the evidence obtained to date is being evaluated.

“The matter is complex, sensitive, and very serious and requires a thorough investigation to ensure that the truth is established. The NPA remains committed to the speedy finalisation of the matter but cannot compromise the investigation. The media will be kept abreast of developments,” he said.

Kganyago further said that News 24 further submitted a media enquiry on 16 February 2026, where the journalist reported allegations against the same SCCU office, about the withdrawal of charges in the R116m procurement of IT and software technology for access management and control in the Gauteng Shared Service Centre (GSSC).

“The matter is also under investigation and the evidence gathered is being considered.

The matter is complex and serious, and the investigation requires more time to do justice to it. The media and public are assured of the NPA’s commitment to addressing unethical conduct but appeals for a measure of patience to ensure that justice is done for all those involved in this matter.

“The NPA will keep the public and the media appraised of developments in the matter.

The NDPP places a premium on ethical conduct and accountability by prosecutors and how they deal with criminal cases with accordance with their oath of office, to prosecute without fear, favour, or prejudice,” he said.

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Mosikili testified that December 31, 2024 disbandment letter which was meant for he internal circulation was already leaked to the media before she even knew that she was also recipient of it.

Mosikili told the Ad Hoc Committee that she was susprised to learn that there was a private email that was copied.

Mosikili said that besides her and other senior officials, there was enior officials, there was a mysterious unknown Gmail account that was copied and that her team is investigating the alleged account.

“I still do not know who the email belonged to. My team is investigating how the leak occurred and who might have shared it externally. The letter’s tone and the media expose required urgent consultation with the National Commissioner, Fanie Masemola even though he was on leave,” she said.

Earlier on, Lieutenant General Hilda Senthumule did not show up to Committee after she that her appearance im Parliament be postponed to Friday since her child is not well.

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The decision follows serious allegations made against the CEO as well as ongoing parallel investigations by public watchdog bodies which were formally reported through established channels and require independent review. The decision aligns to the Board’s fiduciary duty to address all workplace transgressions with due process and transparency while taking the sensitive nature of the matters into account.

The precautionary suspension is not a finding of wrongdoing. It is a procedural step that allows the investigation to proceed transparently, independently, and without interference or the perception of interference. The Board is committed to ensuring that the process is handled thoroughly and fairly, in line with the organisation’s governance policies and legal requirements.

All NHFC operations, funding programmes, and strategic partnerships continue without disruption under the leadership of the Acting CEO and the Executive Management Team.

The NHFC remains fully committed to its mandate of enabling access to affordable housing finance for South Africans.

To safeguard the integrity of the investigation, the Board will not be issuing further public comment at this stage. Updates will be provided once the process concludes.

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