By: Natasha Archary

The uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party is concerned about the brutal murders of its members after another party member was brutally membered over the weekend.
This comes after two MK Party members were shot and killed in Katlehong on Sunday, 26 May after an altercation with members of the African National Congress (ANC).
In the recent incident, an MK Party member was killed in cold-blood in front of his wife and children, compounding the tragedy and trauma experienced by his family and the party.
In a statement, the MK Party says they are deeply saddened about the brutal murders of its members, but find th response by the South African Police Service (SAPS) and the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) to deploy in readiness to quell potential violence from MK Party members misplaced.
“As a responsible and concerned party, the MK Party leadership through its spokesperson and communications department, initiated urgent discussions with Minister Bheki Cele, wherein there is consensus that MK Party commits to working with law enforcement agencies, to ensure the safety and security of our members, South Africans and civil society at large.We will continue to engage SAPS and all law enforcement agencies to ensure accountability and urge them to act swiftly and effectively in bringing the perpetrators to justice.
We are also aware that certain thugs and criminals will want to use the narrative to drive violent initiatives by wearing our regalia and therefore perform acts of violence in the good name of MK Party to discredit and paint MK Party leaders and members as war mongers, when in actual fact, it’s MK members that are being targeted as murder victims on a daily basis throughout the country. We reiterate our continuous call to all MK Party members and supporters to remain calm and be patient, despite all forms of provocation.”
The MK Party maintains it remains committed to peace and democratic principles to urge the community and South Africans to stand united and refrain from an retaliatory actions.
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