Cape Town – Floyd Shivambu has accepted his expulsion from Jacob Zuma’s uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party, saying he holds no grudges and will not appeal the decision.
In a statement on X, he expressed gratitude for his time as National Organiser and Secretary-General, highlighting how the experience strengthened his leadership and commitment to ethical governance.
“I will not appeal the decision, as I respect the processes and structures of the organisation that I once served as National Organiser and Secretary General. Over the past 10 months in leadership within the MK Party, I have had the privilege of working alongside dedicated comrades and leading committed members in our shared pursuit of economic emancipation and social justice for the people of South Africa,” he stated.
I, Nyiko Floyd Shivambu, hereby fully accept the decision by the uMKhonto weSizwe Party (MK Party) to terminate my membership of the organisation. This acceptance is unequivocal and final. I will not appeal the decision, as I respect the processes and structures of the… pic.twitter.com/94P4hXlmP9
— Floyd Shivambu (@FloydShivambu) August 8, 2025
The MK Party confirmed his expulsion due to serious violations of party trust and ideological misalignment.
The party has since appointed Dr Bongani Mncwango as the new secretary-general and Nomsa Dlamini as deputy secretary-general.
Shivambu will now focus on the Mayibuye Consultation Process and the Afrika Mayibuye Movement.
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
