MKP responds to charges against Mpofu and Mkhwebane

THE uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) has broken its silence on the charges brought by the Legal Practice Council (LPC) against its members, Advocate Dali Mpofu and Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane.

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In a statement, the party condemned the LPC’s actions as “political persecution masked as professional oversight”.

Mpofu is facing seven charges of alleged misconduct, six of which were lodged by the Centre for the Advancement of the South African Constitution (CASAC).

These charges relate to Mpofu’s conduct during Parliament’s inquiry into Mkhwebane’s fitness to hold office, including his cross-examination of former Public Protector Thuli Madonsela.

Mkhwebane is facing a court application to have her removed from the roll of advocates.

Although the LPC could not divulge further on the matter involving Mpofu, the council said that on 1 March 2025, the council resolved that a court application be instituted for the striking off of Mkhwebane’s name from the roll of advocates.

“The LPC has referred the matter to its attorneys to assist in the institution of the striking off application. When a complaint is received, a Legal Officer opens and conducts an initial investigation into the complaint. The complaint goes to an Investigation Committee (“the IC”) for consideration and recommendation,’ the council said.