Statement of uMkhonto weSizwe president Jacob Zuma on the appointment of the National Organiser of the organisation

22 November 2024

Pursuant to the appointment of Commander Floyd Nyiko Shivambu as Secretary General of uMkhonto weSizwe, a vacancy was created in the office of the National Organiser. As prescribed by the MK Party Constitution, The President has in consultation with the MK Party National High Command appointed Commander Joe Ndhlela as the National Organiser of Umkhonto Wesizwe with immediate effect.

Commander Ndhlela joined the MK Party on the 16th December 2023 as a volunteer. He assisted with the capturing of signatures of members in compliance with the IEC legislative prescripts, for MK Party to qualify for the 2024 National Elections. He was also instrumental in the development of both the National Elections Strategic Framework and the Training Manual for Party Agents. As of April 2024 he was serving in the capacity of Chief Operations Officer for the MKP.

Commander Joe Ndhlela will assume the roles and responsibilities of the National Organiser as prescribed by the Constitution of the MK Party. The Party wishes Commander Ndhlela well as he picks up the spear and assumes this important role.

Issued by Magasela Mzobe, Head of Presidency, MKP, 22 November 2024