Overview
- The party announced the appointment late Tuesday, stating it takes effect at once.
- Van Rooyen succeeds Colleen Makhubele, who took over in May after Mzwanele Manyi was removed.
- MK spokesperson Nhlamulo Ndhlela called Van Rooyen a seasoned cadre and said the caucus will be strengthened and more disciplined under his leadership.
- Van Rooyen, a former finance minister who served in the post for only days in 2016, has a controversial record that includes state capture allegations.
- Last month, Jacob Zuma named Tony Yengeni as a second deputy president, saying John Hlophe had too much on his plate.