Could Colleen Makhubele be preparing for Joburg mayor bid?

Questions have been raised about the political future of former uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party chief whip Colleen Makhubele, following her resignation as an MP. On Monday,The Citizenreported thatMakhubele had resigned from the partyand will be leaving parliament at the end of February. The circumstances surrounding her resignation are unclear, but there is speculation that she may have been forced out of the party.

“After careful consideration, I have decided that, in the best interest of the MK party caucus at this time. I believe that I can better serve our country and its citizens by utilising my skills, qualifications, and experience in a different capacity. “I still resonate with the message and clarion call that led me to transition from my former political party, SARA, to MK party in June 2024.

This call remains as relevant today as ever, despite the misrepresentations and concentrated efforts to create divisions both internally and externally. “I am deeply grateful for the confidence shown in me by the MK party President, Jacob Zuma, and the collective leadership of the MK party. “In the short time I served in Parliament, I was honoured to rise to the highest level of the official opposition in Parliament.

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I will forever cherish the opportunity to serve the nation of South Africa, its citizens, and the MK party,” she said in her resignation letter. There is speculation in political circles thatMakhubele will reappear as a Johannesburg mayoral candidatefor a new political party. But this has not been confirmed.

The Citizensent her questions inquiring about her future but she has not responded. This article will be updated once she has. Makhubele was sworn in as a parliamentarian in January last year. But her term in parliament has been marred by disputes with some members of the caucus.

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