Overview
- Dr John Hlophe has been placed on precautionary suspension from his deputy president and parliamentary leader posts pending a full investigation.
- Jacob Zuma returned from Burkina Faso, was briefed by national officials, and the party then reversed Hlophe's unilateral changes.
- The appointment of Des van Rooyen as chief whip has been nullified and Colleen Makhubele has been restored to the position.
- MK officials say the moves reinforce discipline, accountability and collective leadership as set out in the party constitution.
- Hlophe has rejected the suspension in a leaked WhatsApp message, and the inquiry process remains underway.