Africa Mayibuye Movement deputy president ousted amid Zuma secret meetings allegations

JOHANNESBURG — Afrika Mayibuye Movement ousted First Deputy President Nolubabalo Mcinga over unauthorised meetings with former President Jacob Zuma and political operative Mary Phadi, triggering a legal challenge from expelled leader who called the move unconstitutional gender-based retaliation.

Mcinga confirmed receiving a termination letter dated October 23 but rejected allegations of financial misconduct and espionage, stating she disclosed her private meeting with Zuma voluntarily.

The politician maintains dual membership with rival uMkhonto weSizwe Party, arguing this demonstrates Pan-African unity rather than disloyalty.

Movement leader Floyd Shivambu defended the decision as necessary to protect organisational integrity, vowing to counter infiltration attempts.

The group accused Mcinga of inflating costs, leaking sensitive information, and defaming leadership through undisclosed recordings.

In a statement rebuttal, Mcinga denied making binding commitments during talks with Phadi about cross-party collaboration, calling the disciplinary process procedurally flawed.

She plans to table evidence at a November 1 press briefing before challenging the dismissal legally.

The dispute exposes early fractures in the six-week-old movement co-founded by Mcinga, who invoked its manifesto against rumour-based governance.

Shivambu meanwhile urged supporters to focus on structural development, declaring “No one will destabilise the peoples mandate.”