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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In a letter addressed to the IFP, it read: “With reference to the letter dated 5 February 2026, the requested date of 15 February 2026 has been accepted by the IFP negotiating team.

“Please note that the meeting will be held on the said date (to be announced). We apologise for the late response. We had to cancel and postpone other commitments on the day.”

This will be the first meeting between the two parties since its formation when the late former leader Zanele Magwaza-Msibi broke away from the IFP in 2011.

The NFP recently announced that it will host a programme to celebrate the posthumous birthday of its founder, kaMagwaza-Msibi, who would have turned 64 this month.

The much anticipated meeting will take place on Sunday.

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The MKP want the Premier of KZN Thani Ntuli removed as the leader of the province through the motion of the confidence which will take place on 15 December at the KZN Legislature.

On Monday, during the IFP NEC meeting, the party threw their weight behind Ntuli accusing the MKP of wanting to destabilising the Government of Provincial Unity (GPU).

In a statement released by the IFP on Monday, the party said: “The IFP reaffirms its full confidence in the Premier of KZN Thami Ntuli, ahead of the baseless motion of no confidence brought by the uMkhonto WeSizwe Party (MKP). This motion represents a reckless attempt to destabilise the province at a time when KZN requires focused governance and continuity.

Under Premier Ntuli’s leadership, KwaZulu-Natal has made notable strides, including securing R100 billion in investment—signifying investor confidence in the province’s stability and direction. If the MKP truly believes it has legitimate concerns, it should submit them to the appropriate oversight bodies rather than resorting to political theatrics. Moreover, the MKP must prioritise pressing issues of its own making—especially the safe return of South Africans misled into travelling to Russia to engage in a conflict they neither understood nor consented to,” the statement read.

Responding to the IFP statement, MKP National Spokesperson Nhlamulo Ndhlela said the party is making a clear call to all members, supporters and progressive forces across the province to unite behind the Vote of No Confidence against Premier Thami Ntuli and the DA-led government.

“This province cannot continue under a coalition whose political DNA is rooted in protecting privilege, preserving elite control and maintaining the economic structures that keep the African majority on the margins of their own land.

“From the beginning, this coalition was never a government of the people, it was a political experiment engineered to stabilise minority interests at the expense of the suffering black working class. Its purpose has been to manage the crisis of poverty, instead of transforming the conditions that produce it. That is why unemployment grows, services collapse and inequality widens while those who claim to govern, busy themselves with defending inherited power,” he said.

Ndhlela said that the Vote of No Confidence is a confrontation between two visions, one that protects the old order and another that seeks to dismantle it so that the resources of Kwa-Zulu Natal serve the people who built this province with their labour and sacrifice.

“We call upon all progressive Members of the Legislature to recognise that neutrality in a moment of injustice is a luxury of the powerful. The people have spoken through their lived experience, through their poverty, through their exclusion. They want a government that understands their struggle, not one that treats their suffering as background noise to elite negotiations.

“The MK Party is prepared to work with any force committed to breaking the hold of neoliberal governance in KwaZulu Natal. We are ready to build a government rooted in the will of the people, accountable to the people and guided by the clear understanding that true political power belongs to those who produce and sustain society, not those who exploit it,” he said.

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The party reflected on the party’s current position and reviewed progress in efforts to rebuild and reposition the organisation.

As the highest decision-making body between National Congresses, the CNC adopted a resolution to postpone the party’s National Elective Congress due to the state of readiness in the provinces and their constituencies.

COPE Acting General Secretary.Eric Mohlapamaswi, said the postponement is intended to allow additional time for adequate preparation. The Elective Congress will now be held from 25 to 26 April 2026, and all provincial congresses must be convened on or before 29 March 2026.

“We are determined to stabilise the party’s leadership, currently led by COPE Leader Teboho Loate, ahead of the 2026 Local Government Elections. Our objective is to rebuild and reposition COPE as an effective political alternative for all South Africans.

“We remain steadfast in our belief that COPE represents credible social democratic values, and together we can build prosperity for all. “It is time for citizens to join and support a party that is reliable, accountable, and led by incorruptible leadership,” he said.

Mohlapamaswi further said that COPE is poised to return strongly after the 2026 Local Government Elections.

“We will continue to be the voice of the voiceless and of South Africans at large. COPE will play a vigilant watchdog role to ensure that the current government serves the people’s interests.We are getting back on course and will bounce back. We call on communities to continue rallying behind COPE.

“Our public representatives will be more visible on the ground, fighting for the rights of our communities. Preparations for the next Local Government Elections have already begun. COPE has drawn lessons from past mistakes, and mitigation plans are now in place,” he said.

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