MK Party names Des van Rooyen new Chief Whip, replacing Colleen Makhubele.

On November 5, 2025, the MK Party appointed former Finance Minister Des van Rooyen as its new Chief Whip, replacing Colleen Makhubele, who had held the role since May. The abrupt leadership change, announced late Tuesday, comes amid internal party shifts, with van Rooyen praised for his experience and loyalty despite a controversial past. Meanwhile, Gauteng Health warned of rising typhoid cases in Tshwane, the government began testing its new Electronic Travel Authorisation system on G20 delegates, and matric learners across South Africa continued final exams, including a tragic incident involving a student who died during an exam.