A letter circulating online alleges MK Party Deputy President John Hlophe made sexual advances toward a former party convenor, Mary Phadi. Phadi claims she was targeted by propaganda and false accusations after refusing his advances. The situation raises concerns about the MK Party's handling of these allegations and its commitment to ethical conduct.
A senior leader within the MK Party, John Hlophe , the deputy president and a previously impeached judge, is facing serious accusations of sexual misconduct . These allegations come from Mary Phadi , a former MK Party convenor in Mpumalanga, who claims that Hlophe made inappropriate sexual advances towards her in August 2024. Phadi detailed these claims in a letter dated January 16, 2025, addressed to party leader Jacob Zuma, which has been circulating on social media.
In the letter, Phadi states that she was being targeted through propaganda and false accusations, highlighting that these issues began escalating after Hlophe made unwanted sexual advances. She emphasized her commitment to ethical conduct and morality as a leader within the MK Party, stating that she refused to comply with Hlophe's requests. Phadi further alleges that Hlophe is behind the ongoing propaganda campaign against her, likely as retaliation for her refusal. The situation has further complicated matters as Phadi was reinstated as convenor in Mpumalanga and as a member of the Mpumalanga legislature and party leader in the legislature by the Mpumalanga High Court in Mbombela. However, the MK Party opted to appoint former Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) member of Parliament Busisiwe Mkhwebane instead, leading to further conflict and raising questions about the party's handling of this sensitive situation. Efforts have been made to contact the MK Party spokesperson, Nhlamulo Ndhlela, for comment on the matter. This article will be updated once a response is received
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