Although not related the new Premier of KwaZulu Natal is Willies Mchunu, former MEC for transport, community and safety liaison.
Senzo Mchunu‚ once a staunch ally of President Zuma‚ announced his resignation on Monday afternoon following a meeting with provincial leadership on Friday in which he was given his walking orders.
KZN, is one of the largest provinces in the country with huge followers that backs Zuma.
According to City Press over the weekend, the chopping of Senzo has to do with alleged irregular dealings, of which the latter has flatly refused.
Sihle Zikalala, the powerful chairman of the ANC in the province is reported to have been behind the cabinet reshuffling, and since last year his supporters have openly campaigned to remove Mchunu as Premier.
Current MEC’s such as Economic and Tourism Mike Mabuyakhulu and other three, are to be axed as well.
Senzo Mchunu will be deployed to the Legislature.
