Overview
- Jacob Zuma unveiled Yengeni’s appointment in Durban following an MK Party meeting.
- Yengeni, a longtime ANC figure and former member, has defected to join the MK Party leadership.
- Zuma said the addition would strengthen the organisation, with Yengeni expected to assist with party administration.
- Coverage highlighted Yengeni’s contentious legal history and reported disputes with ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula.
- In his first address in the new role, Yengeni praised Zuma’s leadership and referenced the arms deal cases and concerns about the justice system.