Internal tensions within the MKP have escalated after the party's parliamentary leader delivered a poorly written speech during the SONA Debate. Accusations have been leveled against Floyd Shivambu, the party's secretary-general, for orchestrating the speech as a deliberate attempt to undermine other party members. The incident has sparked a fierce debate within the MKP, with some calling for Shivambu's removal.
Floyd Shivambu , the secretary-general of the MK party, is facing accusations of orchestrating the poorly written speech delivered by Dr. John Hlophe , the party's parliamentary caucus leader, during the SONA Debate on Tuesday. Party members are pointing fingers at Shivambu for his alleged responsibility in crafting the speech, which was widely criticized for its content and lack of relevance.
This incident has ignited internal conflict within the MKP, with tensions escalating between Hlophe and Mzwanele Manyi, the party's chief whip, after Manyi was approached by the caucus regarding the speech. Sources within the MKP have revealed to IOL that Shivambu deliberately penned the speech with the intention of undermining and embarrassing Hlophe, particularly in the presence of former president Jacob Zuma. Manyi, according to sources, confirmed that Shivambu wrote the speech and instructed him to hand it over to Hlophe, impersonating it as a message from Zuma at the eleventh hour. These allegations have further fueled the internal discord within the party. The source expressed concern, stating that this incident would expose Shivambu's alleged attempts to destabilize the party and potentially damage its reputation. They also revealed that Shivambu faces an uncertain future within the MKP. Earlier this week, Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, Jacob Zuma's daughter, publicly criticized Shivambu on X, accusing him of mismanaging the party. While she later issued an apology following a warning from the party, her comments highlight the growing dissatisfaction with Shivambu's leadership. Another MKP insider confided in IOL that Shivambu's tactics are divisive and detrimental to the party's unity. They expressed concern that Shivambu's alleged attempts to delay appointments and prioritize his own allies are exacerbating the internal conflicts within the MKP.
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