Nhlamulo Ndhlela hits Floyd Shivambu with R3m lawsuit

IN A compelling legal confrontation, Nhlamulo Ndhlela, the national spokesperson for the uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP), is going ahead with a defamation lawsuit against the party's former secretary general, Floyd Shivambu, seeking a hefty R3 million in damages despite the latter's apology.

- SINENHLANHLA MASILELA and SIMON MAJADIBODU

The lawsuit comes on the heels of disparaging claims made by Shivambu during an interview with eNCA which Ndhlela asserts were baseless and intended to damage his reputation.

Shivambu had publicly called Ndhlela “an imbecile” and “a fool”, alleging that he was “always on drugs and always high on alcohol”.

Furthermore, these allegations included accusations of dishonesty regarding his interactions with former president Jacob Zuma, specifically suggesting the misuse of Duduzile Zuma to gain influence within the MK Party.

According to Ndhlela's attorneys, Ndou Inc Attorneys, these statements reflect a significant disregard for truth and were crafted to undermine Ndhlela's standing as a respected figure within both the party and the larger political landscape. “These remarks have resulted in reputational damage, emotional distress, and public ridicule,” read the court papers.