The legion of staff members working for the Umkhonto Wesizwe (MK) Party across the country has gone unpaid for March, and the ANC’s splinter party has blamed “unexpected technical challenges.”

The notice of the delayed salaries is contained in a letter dated 15 March 2025, written by the party’s Secretary-General, Floyd Shivambu to the affected staff. 

Some staff members get paid on the 15th of each month, while others are paid on the 25th. 

“It is with the utmost sincerity that we address you regarding the regrettable delay in the processing of salaries for March 2025. This unforeseen situation stems from unexpected technical challenges, and we fully acknowledge the difficulties it may pose for you and your families,” Shivambu said in the letter. 

He assured the staff that the matter is being treated with the urgency it deserves. 

“We want to assure you that the leadership of the Umkhonto WeSizwe Party is treating this matter with the urgency it deserves. Every effort is being made to resolve the issue expeditiously, and we are engaging all necessary stakeholders to ensure that salaries are processed at the earliest possible opportunity. 

“While we are currently unable to provide a definitive timeline for the resolution, we remain committed to transparency and will provide updates as soon as more information becomes available.

“We deeply appreciate your patience, resilience, and unwavering commitment to the movement.
Your continued dedication to the vision and mission of the MKP remains invaluable as we collectively navigate challenges in our revolutionary path,” Shivambu added in the letter.

The spokesperson of the MK Party, Nhlamulo Ndhlela, said: “I have been informed that there was a technical glitch and hence the payment delay.”