Less than two months into the top job, Dr Thanti Mthanti has resigned as the Treasurer General of the Umkhonto Wesizwe (MK) Party with immediate effect.

The party’s leader, former President Jacob Zuma accepted Dr Mthanthi’s departure, according to a statement released by the ANC splinter party on Friday (January 17). 

Mthanti, an academic and senior Lecturer at the University of Cape Town, was appointed to the position in December last year, replacing Menzi Magubane. 

The MKP confirmed Dr Mthanthi’s resignation, saying his reasons were about his personal and professional commitments. 

“H.E. President Jacob Zuma has received a letter of resignation from Dr. Thanti Mthanti from his role as Treasurer General of the MK Party. The President has magnanimously accepted the resignation which is effective immediately. 

“His decision to step down has been made after careful reflection and in consideration of his personal and professional commitments,” the MKP
said in a statement. 

It also said Dr Mthanti has served the organisation with unrelenting and unwavering dedication from its inception. 

“He has been an astute leader serving in different roles such as being the Convenor of the National High Command deployees to the Western Cape, and as Chair of the Communications Sub-committee. 

“On behalf of the leadership and members of the Party, President Zuma would like to extend his deepest appreciation to Dr. Mthanti for his contribution. His offer to assist in ensuring a seamless transition speaks volumes about his dedication to the continued success of the Party,” the party added.

The MKP said despite the resignation, Dr Mthanti will “remain a valued member of the National High Command as the President continues to assign him various advisory tasks, including helping to set up financial control systems.”