Van Rooyen praises MK Party's parliamentary efforts

ACTING parliamentary leader for the official opposition uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP), Des van Rooyen, has said that while he is happy with how the party has been fulfilling its role in Parliament, there is still room for improvement.

- THEOLIN TEMBO

DES van Rooyen, MKP acting parliamentary leader.

(OUPA MOKOENA Independent Newspapers)

Speaking ahead yesterday's State of the Nation Address (Sona), Van Rooyen not only shared the party's criticisms of it, but also shared insight into how he has been adjusting to the role and how the MKP has fared.

Van Rooyen was appointed after the first deputy president and parliamentary leader, Dr John Hlophe, was suspended with immediate effect, pending a full investigation into his conduct, in November last year.

The decision was announced after party president Jacob Zuma returned from a trip to Burkina Faso and convened a meeting with senior MK Party officials, where he was briefed about changes made in the National Assembly without broader consultation.