Former president Jacob Zuma‘s confidantes have successfully pushed back against his suggestion for Floyd Shivambu to be appointed uMkhonto Wesizwe (MKP)’s new secretary-general. Instead they persuaded him to consider Ndumiso Matlala for the party’s powerful job. Matlala is expected to replace Dr Sifiso Maseko, who party insiders described as lacking clarity on what the role required. […]