Des van Rooyen
Des van Rooyen is a South African politician and a member of the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party, who recently gained attention for opposing a proposed VAT increase during parliamentary discussions on the fiscal framework. His stance reflects the ongoing negotiations and disagreements among various political parties regarding budgetary measures in the country.
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Des van Rooyen was appointed in place of Colleen Makhubele.
Zuma reshuffles MK leadership, Brian Molefe replaces Mpiyakhe Limba as treasurer general – The Mail & Guardian
South Africa· 2026-01-12
Des van Rooyen was appointed to replace Makhubele after Zuma's intervention.
Zuma, MKP and the ‘looted’ R70m – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-11-07
Des Van Rooyen was appointed as the new Parliamentary Chief Whip.
Zuma wields the axe- again – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-11-06
Des van Rooyen is from the uMkhonto weSizwe party and expressed disappointment in the budget.
Budget 3.0 tentatively accepted by some political parties – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-05-21
MK party MP Des van Rooyen said the proposal was plain 'weird'.
Budget scrapes through the National Assembly after DA revolt – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-04-02
Des van Rooyen is a member of the uMkhonto weSizwe party who opposed the VAT increase.
ANC, Democratic Alliance fail to reach agreement on budget – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-04-01