By Nicole McCain.
In his capacity as MK Party (MKP) leader, Jacob Zuma has demanded an apology from Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla – his daughter – after she posted remarks on social media about the party’s secretary-general, Floyd Shivambu.
She has since been told to issue a public apology or face disciplinary action.
In a series of X posts, Zuma-Sambudla lashed out at Shivambu, describing him as “useless” and the “worst thing that happened to MK”, drawing the wrath of the party in the process.
In a party statement, MKP said it “acknowledges the recent public posts on X made by MK member, Commander Duduzile Zuma”.
“These posts are insulting towards the secretary-general of uMkhonto weSizwe Party, constituting a direct violation of the party’s disciplinary code of conduct. 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,” it stated.
It said Zuma issued a directive demanding that Zuma-Sambudla “issue an unconditional public apology to the secretary-general, the president, members, supporters of uMkhonto weSizwe, and all the people of South Africa”.
It also ordered that she “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,” the party said.
“Failure to comply with this directive will result in immediate consequences, including the summary termination of Commander Duduzile Zuma’s membership in uMkhonto weSizwe Party and her recall from all party responsibilities.”
Shivambu retweeted the party statement, but issued no response in his personal capacity.