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Floyd Shivambu's Controversial Leadership Ends at MK Party
- The MK party removed Floyd Shivambu from his Secretary-General position on Tuesday after his unsanctioned visit to fugitive Shepherd Bushiri's church in Malawi.
- Shivambu's visit was found to breach the MK party constitution under Section 3, which restricts members from participating in international activities that clash with the party's policies or those of its allied groups.
- Party officials described the visit as inconsistent with the party's values and said Shivambu’s leadership style had caused internal divisions and alienated grassroots organisers.
- Jacob Zuma confirmed the decision, stating Shivambu's actions contravened the constitution, while analysts noted the move echoes Zuma-era leadership tactics marked by abrupt removals.
- Shivambu accepted redeployment to parliament, seen as a strategic reassignment to retain his experience while addressing internal tensions and preparing for candidate list adjustments in June.
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IOLFloyd Shivambu's controversial leadership ends at MK Party
Malawian political analyst George Chaima and South African Dr Zwakala say there should be a big story behind the removal of Floyd Shivambu as secretary-general of the uMK party. The party removed Shivambu from the post over his visit to Prophet Shepherd Bushiri in April 2025, saying he had violated the party's constitution, which sets out what leaders can and cannot do. They met at Easter: Bushiri and Shivambu. | Nation In a statement released b…
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