By Simon Nare
MK Party leader Jacob Zuma has reigned in his daughter and party MP Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla following a public spat between her and party secretary-general Floyd Shivambu on social media.
Zuma has instructed Zuma-Sambudla to publicly apologise to Shivambu as her actions on the social media were a direct violation of the party’s disciplinary code of conduct.
He warned her that failure to apologise would lead to disciplinary action.
Zuma-Sambudla went on the attack following a post on X which lauded Shivambu as worthy leader, to which she responded by saying that he was the worst thing that has ever happened to MKP.
She further launched attacks on those who were calling her out and went as far as swearing at Shivambu in response to another post that pointed her out as the biggest problem in the party.
“Floyd I am Not Scared Of YOU!!! Tell Your Minions To FUCK OFF… Bloody Mafikizolos,” she barked to another response.
Tensions between the two have been simmering for some time. Zuma, who is seen to be very close to his daughter, has sided with Shivambu.
He said in a statement on Monday night that she must issue an unconditional public apology to Shivambu, himself, members and supporters of the party as well as the people of South Africa.
“Such actions are unacceptable, divisive, denigrating and offensive. They undermine the principles of unity, respect and discipline that are fundamental to the values of uMkhonto weSizwe Party.
“She must also extend formal apologies to all structures she serves in or leads, including the Southern Caucus of the Pan-African Parliament. These apologies must be made immediately.
“Following this, an internal disciplinary process will be initiated in accordance with the uMkhonto weSizwe Party constitution, code of conduct and all relevant prescripts,” he said.
Zuma warned his daughter that if she did not comply, it would lead to immediate consequences that may include the termination of her membership and a recall from all party responsibilities.
He reminded her that MKP was a movement of the people, grounded in maximum discipline and strict adherence to the code of conduct.
“No member, regardless of position, is above the constitution of uMkhonto weSizwe,” he said.
The statement was issued on the back of a complaint laid against Shivambu addressed to Zuma-Sambudla from a member in the Zululand region, who was complaining about Shivambu’s fitness to hold office of the secretary-general.
Mxolisi Mthethwa, who identified himself as an eMalaheni zone coordinator, urged Zuma-Sambudla to act against Shivambu for what he called unprofessional conduct, citing that the secretary-general’s lack the understanding of his responsibilities.
The letter is circulating on social media,
He cited instances where Shivambu has failed to pay constituency staff and rent for office space in the province.
“He has shown a lack of understanding and competency in key areas of responsibility, leading to poor decision making and ineffective management. I urge you to take immediate action to address this situation.
“I request that you conduct a thorough investigations into the secretary-general’s performance and behavior. Take disciplinary action, up to and removal from office if necessary,” wrote Mthethwa.
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