The MK Party has opened a criminal case against Democratic Alliance (DA) MP Mark Burke, according to a report by eNCA. The party’s Andile Mngxitama filed the charges on Friday, 21 August 2026.
The move follows separate reports that the African National Congress (ANC) has also laid criminal charges against Burke and his company, Kastelo, as reported by News24. The ANC has additionally called for Burke to resign if allegations against him are proven, according to EWN.
The allegations relate to Kastelo, a company linked to Burke. Daily Maverick reported that the Reserve Bank’s case against Kastelo has implications for businesses, describing it as part of a broader crypto crackdown. The exact nature of the Reserve Bank’s case and the specific allegations against Burke were not detailed in the available reporting.
IOL published an opinion piece framing the matter as exposing what it called "white corruption" within the DA, though that outlet’s commentary is separate from the factual developments reported by eNCA, News24, and EWN.
The criminal case by the MK Party adds to mounting legal and political pressure on Burke. With both the MK Party and the ANC pursuing charges, the DA MP now faces scrutiny from multiple political opponents simultaneously. The Reserve Bank’s involvement with Kastelo suggests the matter extends beyond party politics into regulatory territory.
What to watch next is whether the DA takes any internal action against Burke and whether the Reserve Bank’s case against Kastelo leads to formal regulatory findings.
