A bitter dispute within the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party saw Jacob Zuma’s daughter, Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, clash with party secretary-general Floyd Shivambu. Her fiery social media attack, calling Shivambu “the worst thing that has ever happened to the party,” led to an ultimatum from her father: apologize or face expulsion.

The MK Party condemned her remarks as a violation of party discipline and ordered a formal apology to Shivambu, the leadership, and all party structures. Following the backlash, Zuma-Sambudla issued an unconditional apology, admitting her comments were inappropriate. While the dispute appears settled for now, it has fueled speculation of deeper tensions within the party.