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Eyewitness News
4 days ago
- Politics
- Eyewitness News
Shivumbu says he's accepted his termination from MK Party, won't appeal decision
JOHANNESBURG - Former uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party secretary-general, Floyd Shivambu, said that he has accepted his termination from the party and won't be appealing the decision. At a media briefing on Friday, the MK Party announced it had expelled Shivambu, saying that the former secretary-general's actions and public statements were at odds with the organisation's constitution. After being demoted as secretary-general in June, Shivambu started his own political organisation and called the MK Party a family affair, saying he no longer had faith in it to bring about the liberation of black people in the country. ALSO READ: • Zuma changes his stance on Morocco and Western Sahara situation • Former senior MK Party member joins Shivambu's Mayibuye Consultation Process In a statement, Shivambu said that he appreciated the ten months he spent at the MK Party, saying that his focus would now be on his Mayibuye consultation process. At the same time, MK Party leader, Jacob Zuma, said the organisation should also look forward and not to the past. Speaking on the constant changes to the party's leadership, Zuma said it was a sign that the organisation did not tolerate ill-discipline. "Some of you are very lucky because I would have fired more people, but I was advised by the leaders behind me to calm down and they will fix the problems," said Zuma. Bongani Mncwango has been announced as the MK Party's secretary-general, becoming the seventh different person to occupy the position since the party was formed less than two years ago in December 2023.
The Citizen
4 days ago
- Politics
- The Citizen
‘No grudges' but Shivambu takes parting shot at MK party
He also shaded his former party, the EFF. Former uMkhonto weSiswe (MK) party secretary-general Floyd Shivambu has taken a shot at the party in a statement addressing the termination of his membership. The party revealed on Friday that it had given Shivambu notice of his expulsion on 15 July, citing allegations Shivambu had made against the party and his forming of a new political alternative. It said these actions had 'not only publicly defined himself outside the ranks and ideological line of the MK party, but seriously violated the trust placed in him as a member of the MK party.' The politician later publicly acknowledged the decision and said he had no plans to appeal it. Reflecting on his 10-month membership, he thanked those he had served with and said he now had time to focus his attention on the Mayibuye Consultation Process and Afrika Mayibuye Movement he announced in June. In a clear dig at the MK party, and the EFF he left to join it, Shivambu described his movement as not a 'cult' or a family-run political business. 'This process is taking a clear direction toward founding a revolutionary political movement grounded in sound principles, not a cult, and not run by a family. 'It will be a movement dedicated to genuine transformation, inclusivity, and the empowerment of all South Africans.' Shivambu vs Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla The MK party has long been seen by analysts and critics as being wholly controlled by its leader, former president Jacob Zuma, who had deployed family members to key positions. His daughter Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla is an MP and is alleged to have a major influence on party decisions. There has been open tension between her and Shivambu for months, with the party earlier this year demanding she apologise for insulting him on social media. It was speculated that she may have been behind Shivambu's removal as secretary-general in June. A move that saw Shivambu launch fresh digs seemingly aimed at her. ALSO READ: Shivambu-MK spat: 'I am willing to take a drug test,' says Nhlamulo Ndhlela Still, Shivambu insisted on Friday that he holds 'no grudges against any leader or member of the MK Party.' 'Our paths may diverge, but I wish the organisation and all its members well in their future pursuits. May you continue to advance the ideals that are contained in the constitution of uMKhonto weSizwe.' Shivambu on 'cult' EFF Speaking during a recent Mayibuye consultation process, Shivambu reflected on his decision to leave the EFF last year, claiming he was uncomfortable with how the party was conducting itself. 'One of the things I was not comfortable with throughout my 10 years in parliament was a culture of disruption and rudeness that characterised those we served with. 'All those things were just planned in a childish way, with no purpose. Sometimes, even when there are areas of agreement,' he told supporters. He claimed these were orchestrated by 'only one person' and 'not the leadership collective'. The EFF has been kicked out of several Parliamentary proceedings in the past and last year lost a court challenge against the removal of its MPs during State of the Nation Addresses in 2015 and 2017. NOW READ: WATCH: Floyd Shivambu 'a total failure as a politician' – analyst
IOL News
4 days ago
- Politics
- IOL News
Floyd Shivambu said he won't appeal MK Party expulsion
Floyd Shivambu said he accepts MK Party's expulsion. Image: Timothy Bernard/Independent Newspapers Floyd Shivambu said he fully accepts uMkhonto weSizwe Party's (MK Party) move to terminate his membership of the organisation, adding that he holds no grudges against any leader or member of the MK Party. In a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter), Shivambu said his acceptance of the expulsion is "unequivocal and final". "I will not appeal the decision, as I respect the processes and structures of the organisation that I once served as National Organiser and Secretary General. Over the past 10 months in leadership within the MK Party, I have had the privilege of working alongside dedicated comrades and leading committed members in our shared pursuit of economic emancipation and social justice for the people of South Africa," he stated. He thanked members and leaders and wished all the best for the organisation. He added that the roles he was entrusted with have strengthened his leadership focus and determination. "They have reinforced my commitment to principled politics, ethical governance, and the relentless fight against inequality, corruption, and underdevelopment. These experiences have not diminished my resolve but have honed it, preparing me for future endeavours in service to our nation. This termination of membership will now afford me ample and unmitigated time and space to pay full attention to the Mayibuye Consultation Process and Afrika Mayibuye Movement." Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Next Stay Close ✕ The statement follows the MK Party's confirmation of Shivambu's expulsion, which was attributed to serious violations of party trust and ideological misalignment. MK Party Chairperson Nathi Nhleko addressed the matter during a press briefing held on Friday in Sandton, stating, 'The leadership of the MK Party has noted several statements and utterances by the former secretary-general, who was recently removed from his position. As a result, a decision was taken to summarily terminate his membership, and a formal letter of expulsion was sent to him on July 15, 2025.' In light of this change, Jacob Zuma's uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party has appointed Dr Bongani Mncwango, a former executive at insurance giant Sanlam, as its new secretary-general, effectively replacing Shivambu. Additionally, the party has named Nomsa Dlamini as the new deputy secretary-general, following the recent departure of Nombuso Mkhize. IOL
IOL News
5 days ago
- Politics
- IOL News
Shivambu: EFF's disruptive behaviour in Parliament was childish' and ‘senseless,' that's why l left
Former Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) deputy president Floyd Shivambu says he was never comfortable with the party's disruptive behaviour in Parliament during his decade-long tenure, calling it 'childish' and without purpose. Image: Phando Jikelo Former Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) deputy president Floyd Shivambu says he was never comfortable with the party's disruptive behaviour in Parliament during his decade-long tenure, calling it 'childish' and without purpose. Shivambu, who is now the national convenor of the Mayibuye Consultation Process, said on Thursday that even if the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party had not existed, he would have still left the EFF. 'One of the things I was not comfortable with throughout my 10 years in Parliament was the culture of disruption and rootedness that characterised those we served with,' he said during an event in Midrand. 'All of those things were just planned, like in a childish way, with no purpose.' Shivambu, who served as EFF deputy president since the party's formation in 2013, left the red berets last year in August to join the MK Party. However, upon his arrival at the party, it emerged that many members did not support him, and his time there was short-lived. Shivambu's name was excluded from the party's parliamentary list after his dramatic removal as secretary-general. His dismissal as secretary general followed a controversial Easter trip to Malawi, where he attended a church service led by fugitive preacher Shepherd Bushiri. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ MK Party leader Jacob Zuma later announced that Shivambu would be redeployed to Parliament, but that never materialised. Instead, he found himself sidelined. Although Shivambu briefly joined the MK Party, he left within a short period, citing misalignment with its direction. He has since launched the Mayibuye Consultation Process, a national engagement campaign with church leaders and community stakeholders to explore forming a new political party. Shivambu has been critical of the EFF's tactics in the legislature, accusing the leadership of orchestrating disruptions that served no strategic or tactical value. 'Sometimes even when there are areas of agreement, we would realise that on this question we can agree. So why don't we sit down and reach consensus, and then raise our issues robustly?' he said. 'But the instruction would be, 'No, today we're going to disrupt.'' He claimed the disruptions were not spontaneous but were planned behind closed doors. 'It was not something that happened spontaneously. It was planned in a meeting, and I can tell you now there was only one person who initiated the disruptions - it was not the leadership collectively.' He suggested this approach was mistaken for radicalism. 'That was mistaken to be the so-called militancy and radicalism. And we kept asking, 'How does this relate to voters on the ground, or to the people that sent us here?'' Shivambu argued that such behaviour had contributed to the party's loss of support in the last election. 'There were 600,000 fewer people who voted for that organisation because they realised, 'We sent you to represent us there, but you are grandstanding.'' He said his departure, along with that of other members, stemmed from these concerns. 'Even if there was no MK Party or any other alternatives, we were going to disassociate. We raised it internally: What is the strategic value? What is the tactical value, even, of wanting to be disruptive?' He also said that the EFF's younger members were adopting this confrontational style without understanding its consequences. 'The saddest thing is that the younger generations associating with that organisation, even in councils and legislatures, just go and disrupt for no reason. They engage in violence and believe that's being revolutionary because the leader says so. 'What kind of revolution is that? That's disruption, even when it's senseless.' Shivambu said his proposed party, Mayibuye iAfrika, would not follow that model. 'One of the things that will never define Mayibuye is disruption. We will engage robustly. We will tell the truth, we will tell no lies, and we will claim no easy victories - but we will not be disruptive for the sake of it.' IOL Politics
The South African
03-07-2025
- Politics
- The South African
Shivambu's consultations underway amid MK tension
Former uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party secretary-general Floyd Shivambu says his consultation process is well underway. The Mayibuye Consultation Process, which was launched on Thursday, 19 June, seeks to assess whether there is a need to form a new political party in South Africa. Shivambu said citizens should rest assured that the process will build a revolutionary movement. In a post on X, the former Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) member shared that a meeting with the Mayibuye National Consultation Team (NCT) took place on Wednesday, 2 July. Shivambu added that the plan of action, including provincial visits and sectoral consultations, will be announced this weekend. Eugene Ndlangamandla, the MK regional coordinator for the uMkhanyakude district in KwaZulu-Natal, resigned from the party. He stated that he will assist in the Mayibuye Consultation Process. In a letter, doing its rounds on social media, Ndlangamandla criticised the MK Party and described his journey as tough. 'I have observed that unfair treatment of members is a significant problem within the party. MK seems to operate more like a family and friends' business rather than a political party to liberate black people,' said Ndlangamandla. He also claimed that there is a lack of discipline among party members, with some using derogatory language and dishonesty running the organisation. The MK Party continues to face allegations of internal tensions and infighting. Letters have been circulating, with the party's parliamentary leader John Hlophe's signature, on social media. They accused members of Parliament Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla and national spokesperson, Nhlamulo Ndhlela of being disruptive. Another letter also claimed that MK Party's chief whip in Parliament, Colleen Makhubele, has been removed from her position. However, Ndhlela claimed the letters are fake. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 11. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news
