Former South African President Jacob Zuma has appointed his son, Duduzane Zuma, as the first deputy president of the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party.
The appointment follows the removal of Duduzane’s twin sister, Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, from her position within the party leadership.
This leadership shift marks a sudden change in the internal power dynamics of the party, as the former president elevates his son into a primary executive role while simultaneously purging his daughter from the leadership structure.
The move effectively positions Duduzane Zuma as a key figure in the MK Party’s hierarchy, reporting directly to his father.
The leadership transition creates a clear divide between the political trajectories of the Zuma twins, with Duduzane now securing a high-ranking seat in the party his father leads.
Further details regarding the specific grounds for the removal of Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla have not been provided, but the decision underscores the concentrated control Jacob Zuma maintains over the MK Party’s executive appointments.
The development comes as the MK Party continues to navigate its role within the South African political landscape, remaining heavily centered on the influence of the former president.
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