Floyd Shivambu has been named the new secretary-general of the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party, just three months after joining the organization.

He replaces Dr. Sifiso Maseko, who stepped down from the role earlier this week to resume his work with the Gauteng Department of Health (GDoH).

Dr. Maseko had been under suspension with full pay following findings in the 2022 Special Investigating Unit (SIU) report, which implicated him along with eight other government officials.

Although he will no longer serve as secretary-general, Maseko retains his position on the National High Command, the MKP’s highest decision-making body.

In a statement, the MKP announced that party leader President Jacob Zuma appointed Shivambu to the position, effective immediately.

Shivambu, who previously served as MKP’s National Organizer, assumes the responsibilities of secretary-general as outlined in the party’s Constitution.

Before joining MKP, he held the role of deputy president of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF).

“The President and National Officials will announce the necessary changes regarding the now-vacant role of National Organizer, in accordance with the party’s Constitution,” the statement read.

Zuma also commended Maseko’s service, highlighting his integrity and commitment to the party’s mission.