President Jacob Zuma says he will reorganise leadership within the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party ahead of the 2026 national elections. According to IOL, Zuma announces the formation of a “Strategic Presidential Team” intended to unify the party’s leadership, improve organisational effectiveness, and ensure the party can implement its stated programmes, policies and electoral strategy. The announcement frames the move as a leadership shake-up designed to strengthen internal coordination and execution ahead of the election period. The reporting presented does not provide further details such as the team’s membership, whether specific office-bearers will be replaced, or a timeline for how quickly the changes will be implemented. It also does not include additional responses from other MK Party leaders or external political parties. Overall, the available information focuses on Zuma’s stated intention to centralise strategic direction through a new leadership structure, with the goal of improving the party’s ability to carry out its plans leading into the 2026 elections.