Cape Town – Floyd Shivambu has been appointed the new secretary-general (SG) of the uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP), taking over from Dr Sifiso Maseko, who stepped down to return to his role at the Gauteng Department of Health.
Maseko, previously suspended with full pay in 2022 due to a Special Investigating Unit report, will remain part of MKP’s National High Command, the party’s top decision-making body.
MKP president Jacob Zuma appointed Shivambu, who joined the party three months ago after leaving his position as deputy president of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF).
“The President and National Officials will in line with the Constitution of the organisation announce the necessary changes about the vacant role of the National Organiser.
STATEMENT OF UMKHONTO WESIZWE PRESIDENT JACOB ZUMA ON THE SECRETARY GENERAL OF THE ORGANISATION. pic.twitter.com/gTr7MGgHBd
— uMkhonto WeSizwe Party (Official) (@MkhontoweSizwex) November 10, 2024
“The President expresses full confidence in Secretary General Niko Floyd Shivambu and the entire leadership of uMkhonto weSizwe Party,” a statement said.
Zuma praised Maseko for his service and expressed confidence in Shivambu’s leadership.
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
