MK Party Relieves Dr Bongani Mncwango of His Duties, Appoints Sibonelo Nomvalo as Secretary General
- The uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party has announced a leadership shake-up, relieving Dr Bongani Mncwango of his duties
- Dr Mncwango served as the party's Secretary General (SG) since August 2025, when he replaced Floyd Shivambu as the SG
- The party's SG post has a high turnover, with at least seven different people holding the position since the party's formation in 2023
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KWAZULU-NATAL – The uMkhonto WeSizwe (MK) Party has a new Secretary General (SG), one who is a familiar face to many.
Member of Parliament, Sibonelo Nomvalo, has been appointed as the new SG, replacing Dr Bongani Mncwango. Dr Mncwango was relieved of his duties on 12 March 2026.
SABC News also reported that the party removed its Head of Elections, Bongani Baloyi, from his position.
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Nomvalo becomes the latest in a long line of SG’s
Nomvalo, who has gained notoriety as a member of Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee investigating allegations of criminality, political interference and corruption in the criminal justice system, joins a long list of members to hold the post of SG.
Since its formation in 2023, at least seven people have held the position. Thanduxolo Dyodo was the first SG and was followed by Sfiso Maseko. Arthur Zwane was then named the new SG, but he was replaced by Sihle Ngubane.
Ngubane was replaced by Floyd Shivambu, and the former Economic Freedom Fighters member was removed from the post after an unauthorised trip to Malawi. The post remained vacant for a bit before Dr Mncwango was appointed.
What you need to know about Shivambu's entry and exit from the party
- Zuma appointed Shivambu as the MK Party's Secretary-General in November 2024.
- Shivambu sparked criticism online over his decision to visit fugitive pastor Bushiri in Malawi.
- Zuma removed Shivambu from his post for undertaking unauthorised international trips.
- Shivambu said he would remain a party member and consider starting his own political movement.
- Shivambu’s membership was terminated in August 2024 after he made several utterances about the party.
South Africans react to the latest party change
Social media users weighed in on the latest leadership in the party, sharing mixed and sometimes amused reactions to it.
Avogadro Manaks said about Zuma:
“The chess he is playing is on another level.”
Mphefu Daniel recalled:
“I remember how he used to reshuffle the cabinet during the night. That’s JZ for you.”
Mnoxi Shipalana agreed:
“Even when he was president, JZ played reshuffling like chess.”
Jimmy Swafo added:
“He doesn't reshuffle in the middle of the night anymore; now he reshuffles every second.”
Kusta Agrippa said:
“MKP is the same as Chippa United.”
Matome Kabelo Masetoadi suggested:
“Next week, there will be another breaking news for the Secretary General position.”
Floyd Shivambu predicts MK Party’s collapse
Briefly News reported that Floyd Shivambu has continued criticising the MK, saying that he doesn’t believe it will be around in ten years.
Shivambu made the comments during a Mayibuye consultation meeting in the Western Cape, where he reflected on his time at the party.
Shivambu said he predicted a bleak future for Jacob Zuma’s party, adding that the party was struggling to become an organisation.
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