US EditionNews24 | PODCAST | The Lead: Bye-Bye Floyd. Why MK Party Speared Shivambu as SG with Andisiwe Makinana
- On 3 June 2025, the uMkhonto weSizwe party terminated Floyd Shivambu's role as secretary-general following his unauthorized trip to Malawi, where he met with pastor Shepherd Bushiri.
- Shivambu's dismissal followed his Easter trip to Bushiri's church in Malawi, which violated MK party rules and constitution, drawing civil society complaints.
- The MK party, founded and led by former President Jacob Zuma, condemned Shivambu's trip as damaging to party values and confirmed it was unsanctioned.
- MK official Nathi Nhleko said national leaders had no choice but to act swiftly, while Shivambu stated he fully accepts the decision but does not regret the visit.
- Following his removal, Shivambu remained an MK member and was redeployed as an ordinary Member of Parliament to continue contributing to the party.
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South Africa: Zuma Gives Shivhambu the Boot Over Bushiri Visit
Jacob Zuma said civil society groups demanded Floyd Shivhambu's removal after his Easter visit to Pastor Bushiri in Malawi. Shivhambu broke party rules by going on the trip without permission and meeting a man wanted by South African police.
Zuma sacks Shivambu as MK secretary-general – The Mail & Guardian
uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party president Jacob Zuma has stripped secretary general Floyd Shivambu of his position and redeployed him to parliament over his unsanctioned trip to Malawi where he attended a church service conducted by fugitive Shepherd Bushiri. In a statement issued by the party on Tuesday, Zuma said the decision was taken after consultations with national officials at the weekend, adding that after reviewing the internal state of the…
MK Party axes Floyd Shivambu as secretary-general
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 A…
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