Prominent uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) activist Max Makhanya has reportedly been arrested while attending the party’s rally in KwaMashu, north of Durban, on Sunday.
Labour and Community Organisation (LACO) leader Mlungisi Zondi confirmed Makhanya’s arrest but did not disclose the reasons behind his detention.
Zondi said lawyers were already in contact with Makhanya following the arrest.
Reports circulating on social media suggest that Makhanya may have been arrested over alleged remarks directed at KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. A video allegedly showing the remarks has been widely shared online.
However, the circumstances surrounding the arrest and the allegations against Makhanya have not yet been officially confirmed by police.
Makhanya was attending the MK Party’s final election rally at Princess Magogo Stadium in KwaMashu ahead of the 4 November 2026 local government elections.
The rally was addressed by MK Party president Jacob Zuma, who urged supporters to vote for the party as it seeks to gain control of municipalities across the country.
Further details regarding Makhanya’s arrest are awaited.
Kurrently will follow the story as it develops
