Des Van Rooyen appointed as MKP’s new Chief Whip – SABC News
Umkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) has announced Des Van Rooyen as the party’s new Chief Whip with immediate effect.
Van Rooyen is taking over the reigns from Colleen Makhubele who was appointed in this position in May this year.
Van Rooyen is the latest to occupy this position after several changes have been made to it since the party came to Parliament after last year’s general elections.
In a statement, the MKP has described Van Rooyen as a seasoned cadre of the liberation movement who brings extensive academic, political as well as governance experience.
[MEDIA STATEMENT]: UMKHONTO WESIZWE PARTY STATEMENT ON CHANGES IN THE PARLIAMENTARY CAUCUS pic.twitter.com/1VCrzG0o8N
— uMkhonto WeSizwe Party (Official) (@MkhontoweSizwex) November 4, 2025
It says it has full confidence that under his stewardship its caucus will be strengthened, disciplined and more strategically aligned with its mission of competing the total liberation of South Africans.
Des Van Rooyen has been appointed as the new MK Party Chief Whip after the removal of Makhubele today. #sabcnews pic.twitter.com/wGlBirfuAc
— #LordOfTheMedia (@samkelemaseko) November 4, 2025