The decision by uMkhonto weSizweMK president Jacob Zuma to suspend his deputy and the partys parliamentary leader John Hlophe has added to the dramatic leadership battles and factionalism in the party
Hlophe has been suspended from both his roles pending a full investigation into his conduct.
He was suspended on Wednesday evening following his decision on Tuesday evening to remove Parliamentary Chief Whip Colleen Makhubelele from her position and replacing her with Des Van Rooyen.