The MK party says it has taken steps to discipline its leader Jacob Zuma’s daughter, Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, after her recent social media rant against secretary-general Floyd Shivambu.
In a series of tweets posted about two weeks ago, Zuma-Sambudla took a jab at Shivambu, who joined the party in August after defecting from the EFF, saying she is the real co-founder of the MK party.
“Floyd, I’m not scared of you. Tell your minions to f*** off, bloody mafikizolos [newbies],” she said on X. “F** you, Floyd,” another tweet read. “Worst thing that happened to the MK party,” she wrote.
She said then that though the party might expel her for her actions, she would accept that outcome.
“They will expel me tomorrow. It is well with my soul. Still, Floyd is useless.”
While Zuma-Sambudla later apologised for the outburst, MK deputy secretary-general Nombuso Mkhize, in a media briefing in Joburg on Monday, said: “In the instance of Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, I would like to clearly indicate that the disciplinary processes, internal disciplinary processes, are in progress.”
In her apology, Zuma-Sambudla said: “While I hold strong personal views, including serious concerns about internal party matters, my perceptions of how certain issues may be handled in the organisation, especially by the party’s secretary-general, I fully recognise that such concerns should have been and shall be addressed through the proper internal channels, as dictated by the core values and principles of the glorious movement of the people.
“I acknowledge that expressing these grievances publicly was unfortunate and may have undermined the unity, discipline and respect that defines the MK party.”
She said her use of profanity was not intended to be a reflection of the “revolutionary discipline, respect and solidarity” the organisation upheld under Zuma’s leadership.
“To president Zuma of the MK party, the entire leadership, members, supporters of the MK party and the people of SA, I wish to assure you that I never intended to harm the integrity of the party or the values it upholds. Hence, my deepest apology for any offence caused in this regard.
“I offer formal apologies to all the structures I serve in whose roles and responsibilities I carry with the utmost humility and commitment. I hope my apology is received in the spirit of accountability, revolutionary solidarity and a genuine commitment to upholding the values of the MK party.”
She said she was prepared and committed to co-operate with any internal processes the party deemed necessary, as part of her dedication to the ideals of discipline, respect and unity.
With TimesLIVE
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