Des Van Rooyen appointed as MKP’s new Chief Whip. Image: SABC.
(The Post News)– The UMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party has announced the appointment of Des van Rooyen as the new Chief Whip, effective immediately.
In a statement released on Tuesday, the party confirmed the appointment of Van Rooyen, describing him as “a seasoned cadre of the liberation movement.” These remarks were a reference to his long history within the former uMkhonto weSizwe military wing and his extensive academic and governance background.
“Comrade van Rooyen is a seasoned cadre of the liberation movement, a former uMkhonto weSizwe operative between 1986 and 1989, and a former uMkhonto weSizwe soldier from 1989 to 1994,” said the MK Party.
According to the MK Party, Van Rooyen’s appointment is expected to strengthen and discipline the caucus while aligning it more closely with the party’s liberation ideals. “The MK Party has full confidence that under his stewardship as Chief Whip, the Parliamentary Caucus will be strengthened, disciplined, and more strategically aligned with the Party’s historic mission of completing the total liberation of the South African people,” read the statement.
Van Rooyen’s Qualifications Played a Role in His Appointment
Mk also added that he brings with him extensive academic, political, and governance experience. “Van Rooyen holds several academic qualifications, including a Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Economics from the University of the Western Cape, a master’s degree in Public Development and Managementfrom Wits University, and a Master’s in Finance (economic policy) from the University of London,” said MK.
The party also extended its gratitude to outgoing Chief Whip Colleen Makhubele for her service. economic policy) “We thank Comrade Colleen Makhubele, the former Chief Whip, for her service in this role.
“The Party assures its supporters and the broader public that the new leadership in Parliament will enrich the work of the Caucus, sharpen its political focus, and enhance its ability to represent the will of the people without compromise,” concluded the statement.
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