uMkhonto weSizwe Party Expels Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla and Nhlamulo Ndhlela for Causing Divisions
- The uMkhonto weSizwe Party took action against both Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla and Nhlamulo Ndhlela
- The party accused the pair of causing divisions in the party following the passing of Edward Mzikayise "Muzi" Ntshingila
- South Africans took to social media to weigh in on the party's decision, sharing mixed reactions to the news
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KWAZULU-NATAL – The uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party has summarily expelled both Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla and Nhlamulo Ndhlela.
The pair have been summarily expelled for causing divisions in the party following the passing of Edward Mzikayise "Muzi" Ntshingila. The 43-year-old was a Member of Parliament for the party and an ally of both Zuma-Sambudla and Ndhlela.
Among the allegations against the pair is that they isolated Ntshingila from his family and also arranged for him to receive medical treatment without the family's knowledge. Duduzile is the daughter of party leader Jacob Zuma, while Ndhlela is the former party spokesperson.
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MK Party apologises for the pair’s conduct
In an official statement confirming the expulsion, the party extended its apologies to the Ntshingila family for any distress caused.
“Despite the clear instructions, both members failed to comply with the directive. Ms Zuma-Sambudla subsequently participated in social media commentary relating to the deceased.
"The Party regards this conduct as insensitive, disrespectful to a grieving family and inconsistent with the values, discipline and standards expected of members of the organisation. Their actions constituted a direct disregard of organisational authority and further aggravated divisions within the movement during a period of mourning,” the MK Party noted.
South Africans weigh in on the expulsions
Social media users weighed in on the expulsions, sharing mixed reactions to them. Some doubted it would last, while others praised the decision.
John Maleho Mangonyane joked:
“This statement might change over the weekend, with the Secretary General being expelled by Jacob.”
Dumakude Shange said:
“Even if you don't like Zuma, you have to respect him for this. It takes a real man with integrity to reach a decision like this, especially a parent.”
Sbu Ntshalintshali stated:
“Excellent decision from the SG and MKP. The guy can take decision, shame and is willing to clean.”
Mlungisi Magada claimed:
“The Zuma party is unravelling.”
Bongumusa Shozi added:
“Good move.”
Mhlonishwa Buthelezi said:
“If this is true, then congratulations to both. It is well deserved.”
Sibusiso King noted:
“I'll be lying if I said this didn't pique my curiosity. Never would have bet on it.”
Mdlulivisions Mdluli exclaimed:
“Very good indeed. She was destabilising the progress.”
SibongamaZulu Zulu said:
“This is the first time that I have heard of someone being chased away from their own home.”
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