News you should know tonight: Top 5 stories you may have missed on June 27, 2025
The MK Party slams the Government of National Unity, calling it dysfunctional and ideologically divided, following a Cabinet reshuffle and the dismissal of Deputy Minister Andrew Whitfield.
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'I must unconditionally retract': Floyd Shivambu apologises for drug use accusations against Ndhlela
Former uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party secretary-general Floyd Shivambu has retracted his statement accusing the party's spokesperson, Nhlamulo Ndhlela, of drug use after Ndhlela took legal action against him for defamation. To read on, click here.
MK Party, ActionSA slam Ramaphosa's cabinet reshuffle and GNU failures
The uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) has condemned what it calls the continued dysfunction and ideological incoherence of South Africa's Government of National Unity (GNU), following the Cabinet reshuffle and the dismissal of Deputy Minister Andrew Whitfield. To read on, click here.
Winter driving on N3 Toll Route: Night travel risk highlighted as storm warnings issued
As the winter school holidays start on Saturday, authorities are urging motorists to approach travel across South Africa's roads with extreme caution, particularly on the busy N3 Toll Route between Cedara in KwaZulu-Natal and Heidelberg in Gauteng. To read on, click here.
Road Accident Fund addresses SCOPA inquiry into financial management
The Road Accident Fund has maintained that it has increased the money paid to claimants and lowered its costs, as Parliament's watchdog is set to begin a full inquiry into claims of mismanagement and wasteful spending at the Fund. To read on, click here.
Former MK, EFF members to be part of Floyd Shivambu's Mayibuye consultation process
Former members of the MK Party, including Patrick Sindane, Luther Lebelo, and Menzi Magubane, alongside former EFF members Vusi Khoza and Fana Mokoena, have been appointed as leaders of the Mayibuye Consultation Process. To read on click here.
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News you should know tonight: Top 5 stories you may have missed on June 27, 2025
The MK Party slams the Government of National Unity, calling it dysfunctional and ideologically divided, following a Cabinet reshuffle and the dismissal of Deputy Minister Andrew Whitfield. Good evening, IOL News family! It's Friday, June 27, 2025, and it's time for a wrap of the biggest headlines making waves in South Africa and beyond. Don't forget to join the IOL WhatsApp Channel to stay in tune, informed, and in the know 'I must unconditionally retract': Floyd Shivambu apologises for drug use accusations against Ndhlela Former uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party secretary-general Floyd Shivambu has retracted his statement accusing the party's spokesperson, Nhlamulo Ndhlela, of drug use after Ndhlela took legal action against him for defamation. To read on, click here. MK Party, ActionSA slam Ramaphosa's cabinet reshuffle and GNU failures The uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) has condemned what it calls the continued dysfunction and ideological incoherence of South Africa's Government of National Unity (GNU), following the Cabinet reshuffle and the dismissal of Deputy Minister Andrew Whitfield. To read on, click here. Winter driving on N3 Toll Route: Night travel risk highlighted as storm warnings issued As the winter school holidays start on Saturday, authorities are urging motorists to approach travel across South Africa's roads with extreme caution, particularly on the busy N3 Toll Route between Cedara in KwaZulu-Natal and Heidelberg in Gauteng. To read on, click here. Road Accident Fund addresses SCOPA inquiry into financial management The Road Accident Fund has maintained that it has increased the money paid to claimants and lowered its costs, as Parliament's watchdog is set to begin a full inquiry into claims of mismanagement and wasteful spending at the Fund. To read on, click here. Former MK, EFF members to be part of Floyd Shivambu's Mayibuye consultation process Former members of the MK Party, including Patrick Sindane, Luther Lebelo, and Menzi Magubane, alongside former EFF members Vusi Khoza and Fana Mokoena, have been appointed as leaders of the Mayibuye Consultation Process. To read on click here. Get your news on the go, click here to join the IOL News WhatsApp channel. IOL News
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5 hours ago
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Sorry, not sorry? Floyd Shivambu apologises over 'drugs' allegations
Floyd Shivambu has issued a back-handed apology to MK Party spokesperson Nhlamulo Ndhlela, whom he accused of abusing drugs and alcohol. The former secretary-general made a public apology after he was served with a legal letter of demand and another to appear in court for defamation. At a press conference last week, Floyd mentioned another MK Party member – supposedly Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla – who he claimed 'took drugs and tweeted at night'. He has since claimed that his comments were not directed at her. Speaking at the Mayibuye Consultation Process dialogue on Friday, 27 June, Floyd Shivambu addressed his comments about his fellow MK Party colleague. 'I must unconditionally retract the statements about drug use and alcohol abuse of Nhlamulo Ndhlela'. However, he added, 'But we take this opportunity to encourage all the people of South Africa to stay away from drugs and alcohol. If they are members of parliament or leaders of different political parties. 'Drugs will never build you, they will make a lot of mistakes'. Floyd Shivambu's apology comes hours after Nhlamulo Ndhlela posted a screenshot of his court summons over his claims of defamation. On Wednesday, Nhlamulo posted a letter of demand addressed to Floyd, demanding a public apology, retraction of comments, and a warning to cease defamatory comments. In an interview with eNCA earlier this week, Floyd Shivambu took aim at Nhlamulo Ndhlela, whom he labelled a 'imbecile' and a 'foolish leader of the MK Party'. He said: 'He's [Ndhlela] always on drugs and always high on alcohol in terms of how he deals with issues.' Floyd also accused Nhlamulo of spreading misinformation about him. He continued: 'He will use the otherwise very gullible and directionless daughter of President Zuma, who has front-row access to him by virtue of being his daughter.' Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 . Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp , Facebook , X, and Bluesky for the latest news.
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Floyd Shivambu unveils Mayibuye consultation process, enlisting former EFF and MK leaders for dialogue
Less than a week after Floyd Shivambu announced he would be consulting various communities about launching a new political party, he announced some familiar names that are taking part. And there were jibes at the MK party, too. Former members of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) and uMkhonto Wesizwe (MK) party were named among volunteers and leadership for the Mayibuye Consultation Process, with Floyd Shivambu being the convener of the process. On Friday, 27 June, one week after Shivambu announced he was starting a process to determine if he should launch a new political party, he held a media briefing to announce the names of the individuals who would assist. They include former EFF MPs Vusi Khoza and Fana Mokoena and former MK party members Patrick Sindane, Menzi Magubane and Bishop Stephen Zondo. The names also included those of ordinary volunteers, union workers, religious leaders and former student leaders from across the country. Shivambu announced last week that he will consult communities and groups to gauge whether he should launch his own political party to contest the 2026 local government elections. His announcement came after his reported dismissal from the MK party, a mere 10 ten months after he joined it and was named as its secretary-general. However, Shivambu claimed last week that he is still a member of the MK party, which allows for dual membership. Shivambu told journalists on Friday that this consultative process will include existing political parties and their members, claiming that members of the Government of National Unity , including the African National Congress and the Democratic Alliance had talks with the consultative forum. 'If other political parties are willing to listen to us, we will also talk to them to appraise them of the process that we are engaged in,' Shivambu said. He claimed that more than '10 represented political parties that have approached us represented in different municipality councils […] said that they would want to form part of the Mayibuye consultation process, and these parties come from all corners of South Africa'. Shivambu said one of the reasons for the consultations is that those leading it 'think that the organisations that are supposed to be the fighting instruments on behalf of the oppressed masses of our people are not adequate enough to fight the battles ahead. We don't have confidence in the ANC; we don't have confidence in the MK; we don't have confidence in the EFF; and those are the three biggest black organisations'. Shivambu has been a member of all three parties. 'We are going […] to listen as to what is to be done, and that will guide us as to what we do moving forward,' he said. Shivambu took a swipe at President Ramaphosa's planned National Dialogue. 'We are here today to start a process of the real national dialogue as to what is to be done and this national dialogue that we are beginning is not like the highly expensive talk shop, which is convened by the South African government which clearly will have predetermined outcomes.' Shivambu also took swipes at fellow MK party members. Earlier on Friday, EWN reported that MK party spokesperson, Nhlamulo Ndhlela, is taking legal action against Shivambu, demanding R3-million in damages after Shivambu allegedly accused Ndhlela of drug and alcohol abuse. Shivambu said that as part of the new consultative process, he had 'benefited' from leadership in terms of how they should handle certain things. 'And part of that guidance is that I must unconditionally retract the statement of drug use and alcohol abuse of Nhlamulo Ndhlela unconditionally, but we take this opportunity to tell the people of South Africa to stay away from drugs and to stay away from alcohol, particularly if they are members of Parliament and members of leadership of different political parties,' he said. DM
