The Umkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) has removed Floyd Shivambu as Secretary-General. The party took action after Shivambu travelled to Malawi over Easter to attend a service at Shepherd Bushiri’s church.
Bushiri is a fugitive. He and his wife, Mary, fled South Africa in 2020 while out on bail. They face charges of fraud and money laundering.
In March this year, Malawi’s courts approved South Africa’s request to extradite them.
FLOYD SHIVAMBU AXED AS MKP SG
In a media statement, the party said Shivambu’s visit was unauthorised. He travelled without informing the party or the President. The statement said his actions violated the MK Party’s constitution. Officials cited Section 3(j), which forbids international trips that go against the party’s agenda.
President Jacob Zuma met with MK leaders on 2 June. After long discussions, they agreed that Shivambu’s trip compromised the party’s values and image.
The party said the trip was not part of any official programme and that they had received concerns from civil society.
MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT
Officials confirmed that Shivambu will now serve as a Member of Parliament. They said he has experience and will add value in his new role. Shivambu accepted the redeployment.
The MK Party thanked him for his previous work. He served both as Secretary-General and National Organiser and praised his skills, but said discipline comes first.
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