Nathi Nhleko

Nathi Nhleko

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Nathi Nhleko is a South African politician and member of the Umkhonto Wesizwe (MK) Party, where he serves as the national organiser. He is known for his involvement in party leadership decisions and was instrumental in the recent removal of Floyd Shivambu as Secretary-General, which he announced during a press briefing. Nhleko's role often involves navigating the complexities of party politics and maintaining the party's public image amid controversies.

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Nathi Nhleko stated that expelled members could no longer sign on behalf of the party's accounts.

‘My father is a chess player and a very smart man’ – Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla
Mail & Guardian·South AfricaSouth Africa· 2026-06-22
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Nathi Nhleko, MK party national organiser, told reporters MK was not involved in luring the men to Russia.

Zuma’s daughter quits South Africa parliament over Russia recruitment allegations
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2025-11-29
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Nathi Nhleko stated that the MK party is not involved in recruiting mercenaries for Russia.

Вербувала найманців для РФ: дочка експрезидента ПАР склала мандат парламентаря
Українська правда (Ukrayinska Pravda)·UkraineUkraine· 2025-11-29
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Nathi Nhleko is the chairperson of the MK party, declaring it a divinely sanctioned movement.

Zuma preaches politics as liturgy – The Mail & Guardian
Mail & Guardian·South AfricaSouth Africa· 2025-09-05
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Nathi Nhleko stated that Floyd Shivambu's actions were against the spirit and prescripts of the MK party's constitution.

South African politician sacked over visit to fugitive pastor
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·GhanaGhana· 2025-06-05
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Nathi Nhleko stated that Floyd Shivambu's actions were against the spirit and prescripts of the MK party's constitution.

South African politician sacked by MK over Shepherd Bushiri visit
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-04
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Nathi Nhleko read a statement confirming the breach of party protocol regarding Shivambu's visit.

“I Am Not Apologising”: Shivambu Removed as MK Party SG Over Bushiri Visit, Redeployed to Parliament - Malawi Nyasa Times
Nyasa Times – popular Malawian online publication·MalawiMalawi· 2025-06-03
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