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'We are very, very stable': Duduzile Zuma- Sambudla dismisses instability claims in MK Party

Duduzile Zuma Sambudla, MP of the Umkhonto weSizwe Party, firmly denies claims of instability within the party, asserting its focus on growth despite recent leadership changes.

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Hope Ntanzi|Published

Watch VideoMK Party redeployment or reckoning? Oh Floyd Shivambu, it was always going to end in tears

Floyd Shivambu’s fall from grace in the MK Party was as dramatic as it was inevitable, writes IOL's Sihle Mlambo.

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Sihle Mlambo|Published

Big question ahead of Jacob Zuma's address is, will Floyd Shivambu be dropped as the MK Party's secretary-general?

Amidst rising tensions within the MK Party, speculation mounts over Floyd Shivambu's potential removal as secretary-general following complaints from party members, including Jacob Zuma’s daughter.

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Daily News Reporter|Published

Watch VideoLIVE | Floyd Shivambu removed as MK Party secretary-general

Amidst rising tensions within the MK Party, speculation mounts over Floyd Shivambu's potential removal as secretary-general following complaints from party members, including Jacob Zuma’s daughter.

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Hope Ntanzi , Kamogelo Moichela and Thabo Makwakwa|Published

Floyd Shivambu is still MK Party secretary-general as exit rumors swirl

MK Party Secretary General Floyd Shivambu is in hot water with the leadership after he chose to rub shoulders in Malawi with fugitive pastor, Prophet Shepherd Bushiri.

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Kamogelo Moichela|Published

Trial date set for Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla's July riots terror charges

Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, daughter of former president Jacob Zuma, faces unprecedented terrorism and public violence charges in the Durban High Court. The case, stemming from the devastating July 2021 unrest that caused billions in damages and claimed over 300 lives, moves to pre-trial proceedings this August

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Thabo Makwakwa|Published

MK party initiates internal disciplinary process against Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla for attack on Shivambu

The disciplinary process follows Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla's recent outburst on social media, where she publicly expressed her discontent with the party, particularly targeting Secretary-General Floyd Shivambu.

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Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Published

Zuma had a hand in Duduzile’s behaviour towards Shivambu, says Jabulani Khumalo

The founder of MKP, Jabulani Khumalo has said former president Jacob Zuma operated in a way that you would not even think he is involved in any sort of chaos, yet he is the mastermind.

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Kamogelo Moichela|Published

Spears out for Shivambu as MK Party faces internal war over Hlophe's 'poorly written' SONA speech

Asked about whether the caucus and leadership were happy about Shivambu, the source said, "I cannot comment on that, but eish, his future is uncertain. "

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Kamogelo Moichela|Published

‘Apology to Zuma, but not to Shivambu’: Netizens slam Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla’s 'half-baked' apology

The MK Party’s Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla’s apology to Floyd Shivambu has sparked debate on social media with users wondering why her rants are still up.

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Simon Majadibodu|Published

‘Fetch Floyd, it’s bad for him at MKP,’ Mantashe tells EFF

There is a prevailing perception that recent arrivals within the MK Party are assuming greater control, while long-standing employees are being sidelined. Floyd Shivambu is also accused of wanting to deploy his people (former EFF members) in some of the party positions.

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Kamogelo Moichela|Published

Duduzile Zuma-Sambundla apologises for her expletive-laden X posts about Floyd Shivambu

The Umkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party Member of Parliament Duduzile Zuma-Sambundla has apologized for her recent X post targeting the party’s Secretary-General Floyd Shivambu after the party warned her that she might face the consequences if she fails to apologise to Shivambu.

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Thabo Makwakwa|Published

'She thinks the party is a family stokvel': MK Party supporters hit back at Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla after insulting Floyd Shivambu

Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla faces fierce backlash from MK Party supporters after her insulting remarks towards Floyd Shivambu.

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Xolile Mtembu|Published

Jacob Zuma threatens Duduzile with expulsion from MK after expletive-laden attack on Floyd Shivambu

In a statement issued after midnight, Zuma warned Duduzile that if she fails to comply with the directive then this will result in immediate consequences, including the summary termination of her membership. This included recalling all her party responsibilities.

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Xolile Mtembu|Published

‘We reject the narrative of a political score’: GOOD Party welcomes charges against Zuma-Sambudla

The GOOD Party welcomes Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla’s indictment for inciting the July 2021 riots, rejecting claims of political targeting and urging justice for all instigators of the devastating unrest.

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Hope Ntanzi|Published

Watch VideoNPA claims strong case against Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla in Durban Court

The National Prosecuting Authority asserts a solid case against Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, who faces charges related to the July 2021 unrest.

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Se-Anne Rall|Published

Watch VideoUnderstanding Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla's defence against incitement charges

Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla defends her social media conduct during the July 2021 unrest, claiming her actions were driven by outrage over her father's treatment.

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Se-Anne Rall|Published

'This is politics, it’s a contest': MK Party supporters rally as Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla faces July unrest charges

Hundreds of MK Party supporters, dressed in party colours, have descended on the Durban Magistrate's Court where Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla faces terrorism incitement charges linked to the deadly July 2021 unrest.

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Thobeka Mthembu|Published

The State's case is 'very weak', says Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla as she is released on warning by Durban court

Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla seeks bail as her lawyer argues the State's case is weak amid rising tensions in Durban.

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Se-Anne Rall|Updated