KwaZulu-Natal’s political landscape is heating up after the UMkhonto Wesizwe Party (MKP) filed a motion of no confidence against Premier Thami Ntuli. The motion, officially submitted on Monday by MKP leader Inkosi Phathisizwe Chiliza, has set the stage for a fierce showdown in the KZN Legislature.
Chiliza’s letter calls for a special sitting within two weeks to debate and vote on the motion, painting a grim picture of what he described as a leadership crisis under Ntuli’s administration.
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“The Office of the Premier is evidently suffering from disarray and absence of decisive leadership. Under Premier Ntuli, governance has lost direction, and administrative control over provincial departments is weak,” the letter read.
Among the MKP’s allegations are claims of financial mismanagement, including a reported R7 million expenditure on the Premier’s trip to New York. Chiliza also accused Ntuli of providing contradictory sworn testimony during a legislature session in March 2025.
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IFP Backs Premier Thami Ntuli Amid Allegations
The Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) has swiftly come to the defence of Premier Ntuli, dismissing the MKP’s motion as baseless political theatre.
“The unwarranted motion has been brought to our attention,” said IFP national spokesperson Mkhuleko Hlengwa.
“Our focus remains service delivery and development for the people of KZN, whilst typically the directionless MKP is caught up in theatrics. We have full confidence in Premier Ntuli and the Government of National Unity he leads in the province.”
Hlengwa emphasised that the IFP remains focused on stability and progress in KwaZulu-Natal, despite attempts by opposition parties to derail the provincial government’s efforts.
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Serious Allegations and Pending Legislative Response
The MKP’s statement described the alleged misconduct as a direct violation of ethical and constitutional norms.
“Giving misleading information under oath is a grave violation of the oath of the Office and qualifies as serious misconduct under section 130(3)(b) of the Constitution, eroding public confidence in his ability to lead,” the statement read.
The KZN Legislature had yet to respond to the motion at the time of publication. Premier Ntuli’s spokesperson, Lindelani Mbatha, said he would verify whether any official communication had reached the Premier’s office.
MKP deputy provincial co-ordinator Shirley Willemse declined to expand on the matter, stating that the party regularly meets with its provincial leadership and legislature members. She confirmed that further statements would be released once deliberations were complete.
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