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South Africa’s MK Party dismisses secretary-general

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South Africa’s MK Party has dismissed its secretary-general Sibonelo Nomvalo, the eighth person to hold the post in two years. The reshuffle comes as former president Jacob Zuma, a central figure in the party, resumed public activities after an absence linked to his hospitalisation, TimesLIVE reports.

The uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party has dismissed its secretary-general, Sibonelo Nomvalo, the party announced on Thursday evening. Nomvalo was the eighth holder of the post in two years, according to TimesLIVE.

The decision comes as former South African president Jacob Zuma, the MK’s leader, was absent from a hearing of the Khampepe commission while recovering. His son Duduzane Zuma represented the party at several rallies in his absence, TimesLIVE reports.

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