Tuks FM 107.2 The Wednesday Wrap

Interview with former MK Chief Whip, Mzwanele Manyi

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Mzwanele Manyi joined us on the Wednesday Wrap this week to unpack his removal as the Chief Whip of the uMkhonto we Sizwe Party among matters including the alleged tensions between himself and the Deputy President of the party, Dr John Hlope.

The Wednesday Wrap is a weekly wrap of news and current affairs from the UP campus, Hatfield community and the country at large. Led by Tshegofatso Makola and the Tuks FM news team.

Listen live on www.tuksfm.co.za, every Wednesday from 19:00-20:00 (SA Time) to The Wednesday Wrap on TuksFM 107.2.
28 May 2025 English South Africa News · Politics

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