Former Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) deputy president Floyd Shivambu is seemingly enjoying life in his new political home uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party under his new leader Jacob Zuma. Shivambu who co-founded the EFF in 2013 resigned from his position and joined the Zuma-led party where he has since been appointed as national organiser. FLOYD SHIVAMBU … Read more
It seems uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party has finally settled on a group of core leaders who will guide South Africa’s third-largest party as it seeks to build grassroots structures in the run-up to the 2026 local government elections. On Thursday, MK Party held a press conference in Sandton, Johannesburg, where they paraded their leaders and … Read more
“Fiefdoms of individuals.” Shivambu takes a swipe at the EFF and Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP), implying that are they parties centred around personality cults. EFF is led by Julius Malema and IFP was led for decades by the late Mangosuthu Buthelezi. It is now led by Velenkosini Hlabisa. “The liberation movement no longer exists,” says … Read more
Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) national chairperson Veronica Mente has seemingly responded to party president Julius Malema’s demand that members publicly show their loyalty to the Red Berets. On Monday evening, Malema castigated certain members, without naming them, as being silent during a pivotal moment for the party, in light of former deputy president Floyd Shivambu … Read more
Economic Freedom Fighter (EFF) leader Julius Malema has announced that Marshall Dlamini, the party’s secretary-general, will replace Floyd Shivambu as the organisation’s chief whip in Parliament. Malema also announced that Sinawo Thambo would take over former EFF chief whip Shivambu’s seat in the Parliament. “We love the youth so Floyd Shivambu shall be replaced by … Read more
ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula says former Economic Freedom Fighters deputy president Floyd Shivambu won’t last at MK Party. The 41-year-old politician dropped a bomshell earlier this week when he announced he was leaving EFF. Having co-founded the party with Julius Malema 11 years ago, Shivambu resigned with immediate effect to join MK Party. Speaking at … Read more
Floyd Shivambu confirmed that he has ditched the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) to join the Jacob Zuma-led Mkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party. Who will replace Shivambu as Malema’s right hand man? WHO WILL REPLACE FLOYD SHIVAMBU AS MALEMA’S RIGHT HAND MAN? The South African previously reported that Shivambu confirmed his resignation in a media briefing at … Read more
Floyd Shivambu, a central figure in South African politics, just made headlines with his resignation from the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), where he served as deputy president. His departure to the Jacob Zuma-led uMkhonto WeSizwe (MK) Party marks a significant moment in the political landscape, but his career remains notable for its influence and impact. … Read more
Gwede Mantashe, the African National Congress (ANC) national chairperson, emphasised that in areas where he holds influence and during his tenure, he would never endorse Floyd Shivambu, the EFF’s deputy president, to serve as Minister of Finance. Shivambu stands no chance with Gwede around Following an interview with Onkgopotse “JJ” Tabane’s Frank Dialogue, EFF leader … Read more
