The uMkhonto weSizwe Party member of Parliament,Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla has issued a public to Floyd Shivambu,Jacob Zuma and to the members of the party as a whole followed her misconduct on social media platform X.
She is issuing an apology for the second time this week after her father Jacob Zuma threatened to expel her from the party if she is not apologising to the party's Secretary-General publicly.
Few days ago,she wrote on X where she was insulting the uMkhonto weSizwe Party Secretary-General and she said Shivambu is worst thing ever happened to the party.
On Friday morning,she used the party proper channel to issue the apology to Shivambu because she was under pressure from her father.
She said:"To the Secretary-General of uMkhonto weSizwe Party,my comrade,Floyd Shivambu,President Jacob Zuma,party members,supporters,and the people of South Africa.
I sincerely apologize for my recent public posts on X,which have caused offense,division,and disruption within the uMkhonto weSizwe Party and beyond.It was never my intention to undermine the principles of unity,respect,and discipline that are the foundation of our movement."
She admitted that she is aware that her bad attitude has violated the party's code of conduct and promised to respect the party protocols going forward.
She said:"I acknowledge that my words and actions have violated the Party's Disciplinary Code of Conduct,and I deeply regret any harm they may have caused.I take full responsibility for my statements and commit to upholding the values and integrity of uMkhonto weSizwe moving forward.
She did not only apologised to her political party however she even extended her apology to the South African Parliament and Pan-African Parliament for her disgraceful behaviour.
She said:"Furthermore,I extend my formal and unreserved apologies to all structures I serve in,including the South African Parliament and the Southern Caucus of the Pan-African Parliament.I remain committed to working towards unity,progress and the total liberation of our people."
She also apologised to her comrades and to the people of the Republic,and she emphasised that she will use this moment as a learning curve.
"I humbly ask for the understanding and forgiveness of my fellow comrades and the South African public.I assure you all that I will reflect on this moment and use it as an opportunity for growth,discipline,and renewed commitment to the Party's mission,"she concluded.