Former Prasa CEO Lucky Montana explains why he resigned as an MK Party MP. Image: SABC
(The Post News)- Lucky Montana, the former CEO of the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (Prasa) has resigned as a Member of Parliament for the uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP). His resignation follows that of MP Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, intensifying questions about the party’s internal cohesion.
Political Analyst Swana Explains Why Montana Resigned
On Monday, 01 December 2025 political analyst Sandile Swana notes the resignation of Montana points to deeper instability within the party’s leadership and internal structures.
Swana said that the MKP’s decision to recruit individuals facing ongoing civil and criminal legal matters has created mounting strain within the organisation.
According to Swana, the party’s recruitment approach has contributed to “a continuing crisis” that is now becoming more visible.
“It’s a sign of the continuing crisis within MK, which comes out of the situation where they successfully admit all recruited people who have pending legal matters of civil cases, others have criminal cases that are pending or ongoing.
“So I think that, that is a general pattern. So some of them, at one point or another, may be overwhelmed by the surrounding legal problems and have to resign their positions,” he said.
While the party has not disclosed the reasons behind Montana’s resignation, Swana notes that the former Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (Prasa) CEO is facing significant legal challenges, which may have contributed to his decision.
“We have not been given specifics about Montana, but he does have significant legal problems himself,” Swana adds.
MK Confirmed Montana’s Resignation
In a statement confirming his departure, the MKP said it respects Montana’s decision to step down from Parliament but emphasised that he remains a dedicated member of the movement.
“Montana has served the MK Party with steadfast objectivity, constructive guidance and principled contributions that have strengthened our caucus and sharpened our collective political effectivenes.
“Although his departure from Parliament has been accepted, the MK Party takes comfort in knowing that he remains part of the continued struggle for the total emancipation of the black child,” reads the statement.
The party praised his contribution, saying his service to both MKP and the people of South Africa was characterised by loyalty, courage, and unwavering conviction.
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