Zuko Komisa

- The uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party has issued President Cyril Ramaphosa an ultimatum, demanding his resignation by Friday morning amid concerns over the nation’s security cluster.
- Should Ramaphosa fail to comply, the MK party threatens a motion of no confidence, nationwide protests, and constitutional litigation.
- The party links its demand to recent corruption allegations by KZN police commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, criticising the government of national unity’s perceived failings.
The uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party has delivered a formal ultimatum to President Cyril Ramaphosa, demanding his resignation by Friday morning or face a series of punitive actions. The demand comes in direct response to what the party describes as a deepening crisis within the nation’s security cluster.
On Wednesday, the MK party confirmed that President Ramaphosa has until 9am on Friday, 18 July, to step down from office. According to Nhlamulo Ndhlela, the party’s spokesperson, this call is made “in honour of Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela, the founding Commander-in-Chief of uMkhonto weSizwe.”
Ndhlela warned that should the President fail to meet this deadline, the MK Party is prepared to “pursue a range of lawful and peaceful actions.”
Among the measures threatened by the MK party are a motion of no confidence against the President, widespread nationwide mass action, and constitutional litigation.
Ndhlela linked the ultimatum directly to the recent allegations made by KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, which he stated “exposed the shortcomings of the government of national unity (GNU).”
He concluded by urging President Ramaphosa and the GNU to “respect the voice of the people before irreparable damage is done to South Africa’s democratic institutions.”
The MK Party has issued an ultimatum to president Cyril Ramaphosa, demanding that he resign by Mandela Day, this coming Friday.
— Kaya News (@KayaNews) July 16, 2025
In a letter of demand, the party says the resignation would honour the late former president Nelson Mandela.
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