Shivambu retracts Nhlamulo Ndhlela drug use allegations
MK party's Nhlamulo Ndhlela
JOHANNESBURG - Former Umkhonto Wesizwe Party Secretary-General, Floyd Shivambu, has publicly apologised to MK Party's spokesperson Nhlamulo Ndhlela.
During an exclusive interview with eNCA, he called Ndhlela a liar, a drunk and a drug addict.
Shivambu's apology comes after Ndhlela sent a letter of demand for the remarks made against him.
He proceeded to sue Shivambu for defamation and posted a High Court summons on his X (former Twitter) account.
High Court Case - Combined Summons - Nhlamulo Ndhlela ( Applicant) & Nyiko Floyd Shivambu (Defendant)- CASE NO: 2025-099301 pic.twitter.com/BEX2ZbYCiR
— Nhlamulo Swabihi Ndhlela Ntukulu Wa Ka Moyane (@NhlamuloNdhlela) June 27, 2025
Apart from the summons, Ndhlela also shared his drug screening results, which came back negative.
As we observe #Drug &AlcoholAwarenessWeek, let's note that abuse is not https://t.co/1KKPmaRPZC 's a scourge that destroys our youth, shatters families, and weakens the very foundation of our society. Say NO to making light of drug abuse and YES to saving lives #SayNoToDrugs pic.twitter.com/bjoenlWBCr
— Nhlamulo Swabihi Ndhlela Ntukulu Wa Ka Moyane (@NhlamuloNdhlela) June 24, 2025
Shivambu retracted the statement accusing Ndhlela of alcohol and drug abuse while announcing members of the Mayibuye National Consultation Team in Johannesburg.
"Part of the guidance from my team, which I agreed with, is that I must unconditionally retract the statements about drug use and alcohol abuse of Nhlamulo Ndhlela - unconditionally."
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