A new player has officially entered South Africa’s political arena. Former Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) deputy president Floyd Shivambu on Friday unveiled the Afrika Mayibuye Movement (Mayibuye), a new political party set to contest the 2026 local government elections and the 2029 national and provincial elections. The announcement follows months of speculation after Shivambu led… Continue reading Floyd Shivambu Unveils New Party: Afrika Mayibuye Movement to Contest 2026 and 2029 Elections
Tag: Mayibuye Leader Floyd Shivambu
Will Floyd Shivambu’s Mayibuye Become South Africa’s Next Political Disruptor?
South Africa’s political theatre is about to witness yet another dramatic act. On Friday, Nyiko Floyd Shivambu, the former Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) deputy president and now convener of the Mayibuye Consultation Process, is set to unveil the outcomes of his nationwide consultations — an exercise that many believe will culminate in the launch of… Continue reading Will Floyd Shivambu’s Mayibuye Become South Africa’s Next Political Disruptor?
Zuma’s MK Party Declares War on GNU, Eyes Power in 2026; Ramaphosa Hits Back, Says ‘Democracy Will Not Be Hijacked by Populism’
Former President Jacob Zuma has launched a scathing attack on the Government of National Unity (GNU), accusing it of betrayal, incompetence, and economic sabotage. Delivering a fiery media statement on Friday in Durban, Zuma, now leader of the uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MK Party), outlined an ambitious vision for what he calls “the final phase of… Continue reading Zuma’s MK Party Declares War on GNU, Eyes Power in 2026; Ramaphosa Hits Back, Says ‘Democracy Will Not Be Hijacked by Populism’
Could Former MKP Secretary General Floyd Shivambu Be A Trojan Horse and Agent Provocateur?
Following a week of suspense and speculation about the future of the former Secretary General of Umkhonto Wesizwe Party (MKP), Floyd Shibambu made a tumultuous u-turn. On Thursday, 19 June 2025, Shivambu announced in a press conference that he would be embarking on a consultative journey with a variety of stakeholders to explore the idea… Continue reading Could Former MKP Secretary General Floyd Shivambu Be A Trojan Horse and Agent Provocateur?
BREAKING NEWS: Floyd Shivambu Reveals He Was Fired as MK Party SG Using Fake Intelligence, Starts Process to Consult Over Forming New Party
The former Secretary-General of the Umkhonto Wesizwe (MK) Partym Floyd Shivambu has revealed the actual reason why he was fired from the position early this month. According to him, it was not true that he was fired for visiting the church of fugitive Shepherd Bushiri in Malawi over the 2025 Easter weekend. He told a… Continue reading BREAKING NEWS: Floyd Shivambu Reveals He Was Fired as MK Party SG Using Fake Intelligence, Starts Process to Consult Over Forming New Party
Floyd Shivambu Fired as MKP Secretary General Over Bushiri Meeting
The Umkhonto Wesizwe (MK) Party has fired its Secretary-General, Floyd Shivambu, for visiting fugitive Prophet Shepherd Bushiri in Malawi during the Easter weekend. At a press briefing attended by former President Jacob Zuma and other senior party officials in Durban on Tuesday, June 3, MKP Chairperson Nathi Nhleko said the party’s top leadership structure found… Continue reading Floyd Shivambu Fired as MKP Secretary General Over Bushiri Meeting
Floyd Shivambu Says Trip to Malawi Where He Eventually Met with Bhushiri Was “Mandated”
The Secretary-General of the Umkhonto Wesizwe (MK) Party, Floyd Shivambu, has explained his Easter weekend trip to Malawi that sparked outrage after he visited the church of self-proclaimed prophet, Shepherd Bhushiri. Shivambu said the visit was not specifically to the church of the fugitive, who is wanted for a series of cases in South Africa,… Continue reading Floyd Shivambu Says Trip to Malawi Where He Eventually Met with Bhushiri Was “Mandated”
Floyd Shivambu Sets MK Party on Winning Two By-elections in KwaZulu-Natal and Another in City of Joburg
The underfire Secretary-General of the Umkhonto Wesizwe (MK) Party, Floyd Shivambu, has set his party on winning the upcoming by-elections in Mandeni and Mpofana in KwaZulu-Natal. Shivambu also wants to win the ward 24 by-election in the City of Johannesburg set for 14 May 2025. In a message on his Facebook page, he said no… Continue reading Floyd Shivambu Sets MK Party on Winning Two By-elections in KwaZulu-Natal and Another in City of Joburg
MK Party Employee Rehired with Lowered Salary Unleashes Lawyers on Party to Get his Perks Back
An employee of the Umkhonto Wesizwe (MK) Party has unleashed his lawyers on the ANC’s splinter party to force it to reinstate an employment contract and salary that has been revised. Srinivasen V Naidoo, who was administration clerk at the party’s constituency offices in the Moses Mabhida region in KwaZulu-Natal, told the party through his… Continue reading MK Party Employee Rehired with Lowered Salary Unleashes Lawyers on Party to Get his Perks Back
Zuma Knew Exactly What He Was Doing When He Brought Floyd Shivambu into the MKP
When President Jacob Zuma brought former EFF Deputy President Floyd Shivambu into the MK Party in August 2024, it wasn’t a gamble — it was a calculated masterstroke. This wasn’t just about gaining a high-profile figure. It was about strengthening the movement with someone who understands the language of power, policy, and planning. His ability… Continue reading Zuma Knew Exactly What He Was Doing When He Brought Floyd Shivambu into the MKP