Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla Apologises for Insulting MKP Secretary General Floyd Shivambu

CLIMB DOWN: MKP MP Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla has apologized for insulting the party’s Secretary General Floyd Shivambu. Photo: Sihle Mavuso/ African Times

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

Millions Illegally Siphoned from KwaDukuza Local Municipality’s ABSA Bank Account 

The ANC-led KwaDukuza Local Municipality in KwaZulu-Natal has officially confirmed that funds were illegally siphoned from its ABSA bank account on Friday last week. The confirmation comes after alleged attempts to keep the matter under wraps as it is believed that this could be an inside job. However, the Umkhonto Wesizwe (MK) Party in the… Continue reading Millions Illegally Siphoned from KwaDukuza Local Municipality’s ABSA Bank Account 

Duduzile Zuma, MK Party Accuse State of Abusing Justice System to Persecute Zuma Family

FREED ON WARNING: Duduzile Zuma has been released on warning, and her case will now move to the Durban High Court. Photo: Sihle Mavuso/African Times

Despite facing serious charges that could see her imprisoned for years, Duduzile Zuma did not hold back in court while applying for bail, accusing the state of abusing the justice system to settle political scores. Duduzile said that the case against her, which stemmed from her tweets during the July 2021 unrest, is politically motivated… Continue reading Duduzile Zuma, MK Party Accuse State of Abusing Justice System to Persecute Zuma Family

Duduzile Zuma to Face Charges for July 2021 Unrest in Durban on Thursday

Almost four years after the devastating July 2021 unrest that left over 300 people dead and businesses looted and torched in KwaZulu and Gauteng, one of the prominent people accused of inciting violence will appear in court. Duduzile Zuma, former President Jacob Zuma’s daughter, will appear in the Durban Magistrate Court on Thursday this week.… Continue reading Duduzile Zuma to Face Charges for July 2021 Unrest in Durban on Thursday

MK Party Deploys Former Joburg Speaker Colleen Makhubele and Energy Expert Adil Nchabeleng As New MPs

The Umkhonto Wesizwe (MK) Party has reinforced its parliamentary forces by bringing in former City of Joburg Speaker Colleen Makhubele and energy expert Crown Prince Adil Nchabeleng as its new Members of Parliament (MP).  The party announced their appointment late on Wednesday (January 22) and outlined its expectations from them as they assume their new… Continue reading MK Party Deploys Former Joburg Speaker Colleen Makhubele and Energy Expert Adil Nchabeleng As New MPs

MK Party Treasurer General Resigns With Immediate Effect Two Months into the Job

Less than two months into the top job, Dr Thanti Mthanti has resigned as the Treasurer General of the Umkhonto Wesizwe (MK) Party with immediate effect. The party’s leader, former President Jacob Zuma accepted Dr Mthanthi’s departure, according to a statement released by the ANC splinter party on Friday (January 17).  Mthanti, an academic and… Continue reading MK Party Treasurer General Resigns With Immediate Effect Two Months into the Job

MK Party Bolsters Mpumalanga Leadership, Adds Seven Leaders To Work With Busisiwe Mkhwebane

Umkhonto Wesizwe (MK) Party has filled the vacant leadership positions in the Mpumalanga province, bringing in seven provincial heavyweights to work with Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane. Photo: MK Party

The Umkhonto Wesizwe (MK) Party has finally filled the several vacant leadership positions in the Mpumalanga province, bringing in seven provincial heavyweights to work with Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane, the convener. The party announced the bolstering of the province’s leadership on Thursday (January 16), saying the decision has been sanctioned by the party’s leader, former President… Continue reading MK Party Bolsters Mpumalanga Leadership, Adds Seven Leaders To Work With Busisiwe Mkhwebane

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

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