In her apology letter, where she addressed Shivambu as “my comrade”, Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla apologised “sincerely” to him.
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uMkhonto weSiswe Party MP Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla has issued a second apology this week, this time directed to the party’s secretary-general Floyd Shivambu after publicly insulting him for his leadership skills, saying he is “useless".
In her apology letter, where she addressed Shivambu as “my comrade”, Zuma-Sambudla apologised “sincerely” and indicated that it was not her intention to undermine or bring the party into disrepute.
The first apology letter she issued went to everyone except for Shivambu.
She apologised after her father, Jacob Zuma, ordered her to or else face expulsion or termination of membership.
The second letter dated February 13, reads: “To the secretary-general of uMkhonto weSizwe Party, my comrade, Floyd Shivambu, President Jacob Zuma, party members, supporters, and the people of South Africa; I sincerely apologise for my recent public posts on X which have caused offence, division and disruption within the MKP and beyond.”
She continued to say it was never her intention to undermine the principles of unity, respect, and discipline that are the foundation of the movement.
“I acknowledge that my words and actions have violated the party's disciplinary code of conduct, and I deeply regret any harm they may have caused.
“I take full responsibility for my statements and commit to upholding the values and integrity of uMkhonto weSizwe moving forward,” she added.
Her “formal and unreserved apologies” were also extended to all MKP structures that she serves in, including Parliament and the southern caucus of the Pan-African Parliament.
“I remain committed to working towards unity, progress and the total liberation of our people. I humbly ask for the understanding and forgiveness of my fellow comrades and the South African public.
“I assure you all that I will reflect on this moment and use it as an opportunity for growth, discipline, and renewed commitment to the party’s mission,” she said.
She has since deleted her posts on X, after party supporters condemned her behaviour.
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