“We have resolved to appoint commander Nothando ‘Thando’ Shozi — Malanga, currently member of the national high command be appointed as a national convener, she carries the necessary composure, discipline, and dedication to guide the full formation of uMkhonto we Sizwe Women’s League,” announced Shivambu.
The party resolved to appoint Lindiwe Irene Makubu (Mtshali) as the national co-ordinator of the women’s league.
“Commander Lindiwe Mtshali was born in exile, Lusaka, Zambia to a father, Eric Stalin Mtshali, who is part of the founding members of uMkhonto we Sizwe liberation army. Commander Mtshali has been an activist in students and youth movements and her experience in different leadership responsibilities will bring the necessary value and stability to the MKWL,” said the party’s secretary-general.
The MK Women’s League will officially launch on August 9.
Current convener of the MK Youth League in the eThekwini region Qiniso Cibane was appointed national convener of the league, alongside current league spokesperson Nkateko Mkhabela as national co-ordinator.
The youth league is expected to launch on June 16.
The party has set its sights on Kwa Zulu-Natal as the next province to get a permanent leadership structure, which will be announced on Friday.
“We will over the next few weeks consult structures on the ground to appoint the leadership of North West, Free State, Eastern Cape, and Western Cape. Our NHC resolution is that the Northern Cape should not have a detachment until there has been enough work done and demonstrated to establish a detachment. Our NHC deployees in the Northern Cape will remain the leadership of the province.”
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