Shivambu removed as MK Party's secretary-general
Floyd Shivambu has been removed as the secretary-general of the uMkhonto weSizwe Party.
The party found that his visit to fugitive Shepard Bushiri in Malawi over Easter was against the party's constitution.
Shivambu is being sent to Parliament.
Speaking at a media briefing in Umhlanga on Tuesday, party chairperson Nathi Nhleko says while Shivambu went on his personal capacity, his visit was against the spirit and constitution of the party.
"Due to the various nature of this matter and its implications for the painting, its image, values and principles, the president and national officials were left with no other option but to act swiftly in addressing this matter. Consequently, as a responsible organization accountable to its electorate and the broader society."
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Shivambu says he regrets that his trip to Malawi went against the party's constitution.
"I fully accept as a disciplined member of uMkhonto weSizwe Party, we have been redeployed to the National Assembly and will continue to play the role of advancing the agenda and program of uMkhonto weSizwe.
"It has been an invaluable roles that we have played in the humbling experience that we have been assigned by the president. Want to thank him for leading the programme."
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