MK Party Chief Whip Mmabatho Nthabiseng Mokoena-Zondi has been arrested on charges of fraud, facing serious allegations of defrauding party members of over R233 000.
MK Party’s Chief Whip, Mmabatho Nthabiseng Mokoena-Zondi, has been arrested and charged with fraud.
The Directorate of Priority Crime Investigation (the Hawks) confirmed that the Chief Whip is alleged to have defrauded members of approximately R233 317.99.
Warrant Officer Zinzi Hani of the Hawks said she had allegedly recruited four individuals into the party as researchers and then apparently demanded payment under the pretence it was for legal costs of the President of the party. She is expected to make an appearance at the Cape Town Magistrates’ Court on Thursday.
“On Thursday, May 28, 2026, a 46-year-old Chief Whip of a well-known party was served with a warrant of arrest in connection with acts of fraud.
