Zuko Komisa

The uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party has removed Floyd Shivambu from his position as secretary general, citing a violation of the party’s constitution stemming from his recent trip to Malawi.
The controversial visit involved a meeting with self-proclaimed prophet Shepherd Bushiri, a fugitive from South African justice.
Shivambu, who crossed floors from the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) to join the MK Party last year, has faced widespread criticism for his visit to Bushiri. Bushiri fled South Africa in 2020 while on bail for charges of fraud and money laundering.
“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 Bishop 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,” read the MK Party statement.
Despite his removal from the secretary-general role, Shivambu will retain his seat as a Member of Parliament for the MK Party.
The party has yet to announce his successor as secretary general.
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