The uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party has removed Floyd Shivambu as it’s Secretary General following his recent trip to Malawi where he met fugitive Prophet Shepherd Bushiri.
According to the party’s president Jacob Zuma, the resolution to remove Shivambu was reached at the state of the organization reflection meeting by MK national officials.
“As part of the deliberations of the National Officials, the matter pertaining to the recent trip undertaken by the Secretary General Floyd Shivambu to Malawi was reflected upon.
“Noting that on the 12 March 2025, The Republic of Malawi’s Chief Resident Magistrate delivered a ruling that granted the South African Republic’s request for the extradition, it is common knowledge that Prophet Shepherd Bushiri and his wife Mary Bushiri skipped bail, and are to return to South Africa to stand trial on various charges.
“Based on the deliberations by the National Officials, it was reaffirmed that the trip was not an officially sanctioned programme of the organisation or the President, which therefore goes against the constitution of the party.
“The MK Party and its leadership, has been approached by members of various sectors of civil society and has taken due consideration of the gravity of this matter. Due to the serious nature of this matter and its implications for the party, its image, values and principles, The President and the National Officials were left with no other option but to act swiftly in addressing this matter.
“Consequently, as a responsible organisation accountable to its electorate and the broader society, the National Officials have come to a decision to redeploy Commander Floyd Shivambu as the Secretary General of the party, and redeploy him to the National Assembly. We believe that his redeployment will strengthen the MK Party caucus as the Official Opposition, as Commander Floyd Shivambu carries a wealth of experience as a former member of Parliament.
“We would like to thank and acknowledge Commander Shivambu’s contribution as both the National Organiser and Secretary General of the MK Party and the role he has played in contributing to the advancement of the organisation. His invaluable skills and experience as a politician will continue to benefit the MK Party in the new role to which he will be redeployed. The National Officials have had discussions with Commander Floyd Shivambu pertaining to his deployment, and he has duly accepted,” reads part of the statement dated June 2 2025.
