MK Party's second deputy president Tony Yengeni has extended an invitation to the ANC in KwaZulu-Natal following discussions the party has had with the EFF and the National Freedom Party. legislative dominance
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The uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party formally invited the African National Congress (ANC) to discuss forming a coalition government in KwaZulu-Natal.
In a letter dated February 22, 2026 from the Office of the Presidency of the MK Party, the party confirmed that it has already initiated engagements with the National Freedom Party (NFP) and the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) as part of efforts to establish a new governing arrangement in the province.
The letter, addressed to ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula and copied to ANC KZN Task Team Convener Jeff Radebe and Coordinator Mike Mabuyakhulu, states that the ongoing talks are intended to create what the MK Party describes as a “stable, inclusive and effective governance framework” for KwaZulu-Natal.
The correspondence was signed electronically by MK Party Second Deputy President Tony Yengeni, who said the invitation was extended in the spirit of cooperation and inclusive political engagement.
According to the letter, the MK Party believes the participation of the ANC could add meaningful value to the process of shaping a new provincial administration.
“The uMkhonto weSizwe Party conveys its fraternal greetings to your respective leadership structures,” the letter reads, noting that the coalition discussions are part of broader efforts to establish effective governance in the province.
The next engagement is proposed for March 7, 2026, although the time and venue are yet to be confirmed. The MK Party has requested confirmation from the ANC regarding the availability of its delegation to attend the meeting.
The development comes amid continued political manoeuvring in KwaZulu-Natal, where parties are exploring coalition arrangements that could influence the province’s political direction. The NFP which is the kingmaker in the 80-seat provincial legislature withdrew from the Government of Provincial Unity (GNU) led by the IFP, through Premier Thami Ntuli who survived vote of no-confidence two months ago.
The NFP's provincial chairperson, Mbali Shinga, who's the MEC of Social Development, helped Ntuli survive the vote after she defied her party's directive to vote with the MKP and the EFF to unseat Ntuli.
The MKP has indicated that it will file anew a motion of no-confidence on Ntuli.
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