Buoyed by its recent victories in by-elections that gave the party presence in some municipalities, the Umkhonto Wesizwe (MK) Party has decided to establish a local government labour desk. The desk will give support to the party’s councillors and help it prepare for the 2026 local government elections. The MKP has councillors in KwaDukuza, Umzumbe,… Continue reading MK Party Establishes Local Government Labour Desk to Support Councillors before 2026 Municipal Elections
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MK Party Wins First Ward in Western Cape, ANC Retains Wards in Johannesburg and Northern Cape
The Umkhonto Wesizwe (MK) Party has continued to make its presence felt outside its traditional base of KwaZulu-Natal after winning a by-election in Saldanha in the Western Cape. This was the party’s first by-election victory in the Western Cape where the competition has always been between the DA and the ANC — and to a… Continue reading MK Party Wins First Ward in Western Cape, ANC Retains Wards in Johannesburg and Northern Cape
Divisions and Infighting Rock MK Party in KwaZulu-Natal Legislature
After months of relative stability, the Umkhonto Wesizwe Party (MKP) has been rocked by fresh divisions and infighting in the KwaZulu-Natal Legislature caucus. The latest infighting is contained in a letter dated 3 March 2025, written by the party’s chief whip in the legislature, Meryvn Dirks, to Floyd Shivambu, the party’s Secretary-General. Dirks was appointed… Continue reading Divisions and Infighting Rock MK Party in KwaZulu-Natal Legislature
Zuma-Sambudla Finally Apolosises Directly to MKP Secretary General Floyd Shivambu in a Fresh Letter
Former President Jacob Zuma’s daughter, Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, has finally apologised directly to uMkhonto we Sizwe Party (MKP) Secretary General Floyd Shivambu in a fresh public apology. This comes after she issued a half hearted apology earlier this week in which she grudgingly apologised for insulting and questioning Shivambu’s leadership qualities during her overnight social media… Continue reading Zuma-Sambudla Finally Apolosises Directly to MKP Secretary General Floyd Shivambu in a Fresh Letter
Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla Apologises for Insulting MKP Secretary General Floyd Shivambu
Facing expulsion from the Umkhonto Wesizwe (MK) Party, Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla has finally apologized for berating and insulting Floyd Shivambu on X (Twitter) in an overnight meltdown. Zuma-Sambudla was immediately called to order by her father, former President Jacob Zuma, and ordered to immediately apologize to Shivambu, the Secretary-General of the party or face expulsion. In… Continue reading Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla Apologises for Insulting MKP Secretary General Floyd Shivambu
MKP Power Struggles: Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla Instructed to Apologize to Floyd Shivambu or Be Expelled
The Umkhonto Wesizwe (MK) Party has publicly rebuked Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla for her tirade against its Secretary-General Floyd Shivambu and instructed her to publicly apologize or be expelled. The rare rebuke of MKP President Jacob Zuma’s daughter and MP came after she took to X (Twitter) and attacked Shivambu, in what appears to be part of… Continue reading MKP Power Struggles: Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla Instructed to Apologize to Floyd Shivambu or Be Expelled
Ndlozi Resigns From EFF, Defends Shivambu and Insists ‘Entanglement’ with Zuma Cost EFF Votes
Former Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) National spokesperson and MP Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi has insisted that the red berets’ “entanglement” with former President Jacob Zuma and the Umkhonto Wesizwe (MKP) Party is the reason why the Julius Malema led party was drubbed at the May 29 general elections. Speaking to SABC News earlier on Monday, February… Continue reading Ndlozi Resigns From EFF, Defends Shivambu and Insists ‘Entanglement’ with Zuma Cost EFF Votes
Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi Resigns As EFF MP, Party Says It Was “Voluntary”
After months of speculation about his future, Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi has finally resigned as the Economic Freedom Fighters’ (EFF) Member of Parliament (MP). In a statement, the EFF said the move was “voluntary” and his departure was processed together with that of another Fighter, Yazini Tetyana. “These voluntary requests to be released from the deployment,… Continue reading Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi Resigns As EFF MP, Party Says It Was “Voluntary”
Shivambu Claims He’s The EFF’s Sole Founder, Malema and Others Joined Later
Former Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) Deputy President Floyd Shivambu claims he’s the party’s sole founder, and that current leader Julius Malema and others joined later. He says he conceptualised the EFF, gave it a name and party colours, and decided where its Johannesburg headquarters would be. Shivambu, who left the EFF in August 2023 amid… Continue reading Shivambu Claims He’s The EFF’s Sole Founder, Malema and Others Joined Later
Ndlozi Removes EFF MP Label From Twitter Bio Amid Political Fallout With Malema
The political intrigue around the future of Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi in the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) deepened on Thursday when he suddenly removed the Member of Parliament (MP) label from his X (Twitter) bio. This has raised speculation that the former EFF national spokesperson and Central Command Team (CCT) member may be planning a future… Continue reading Ndlozi Removes EFF MP Label From Twitter Bio Amid Political Fallout With Malema