Mary Phadi written a formal letter to the president of MKP explaining how she has been vilified by Dr John Hlophe because she did not condone what she had been asked she suffer consequences . In the letter written 16 January 2025 which happened to escalate to the public she said“I write this letter to you to express my concern about the events that have been unfolding in our beloved party uMkhonto weSizwe, especially the events that relate to myself being victimised through the various propaganda and false accusations placed upon my name.
I would like to put it on record that these accusations have been escalating since i made sexual advances towards me that I did not appreciate. As a leader in uMkhonto weSizwe, I take the matters of ethics and morality very seriously and with the mandate to serve and deliver to our people.”
My refusal and unresponsiveness were the diplomatic drive to manage the situation. I feel that the persistent vilification and continued propaganda against me is a consequence of my refusal to give to his advances. This is manufactured behind the scenes by him,”
Currently Phadi serve as member of provincial legislater after she was fired in November 2024 by the party accusing her of mismanaging the funds and be replaced by Busisiwe Mkhwebane. She was reinstated by Mpumalanga high Court after it ruled to her favor.