Shivambu announces Mayibuye leadership committee comprising former MK Party members
JOHANNESBURG - Floyd Shivambu has announced the leadership committee of the Mayibuye consultation process, which includes a "substantial number" of former Umkhonto Wesizwe (MK)Party members.
Among the former MK Party members are Patrick Sindane, Luther Lebelo, Menzi Magubane and the controversial Bishop Stephen Zondo.
Last week, the former secretary general of the MK Party announced he would be establishing a committee to consult South Africans on whether there is a need for a new political party.
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This came shortly after Shivambu fell out of favour with the MK Party, which demoted him to an ordinary member.
At a media briefing in Midrand on Friday, Shivambu said the committee is dominated by former MK Party members disappointed with the organisation's "current configuration".
'A substantial number comes from former members and leaders of the MK Party because of the correct observation that in its current configuration, the majority of MK members, including those that remain there, are not pleased with the manner in which the organisation is run.'
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