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‘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
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Top 10 stories of the day: Foundations exit National Dialogue
Here's your daily news update for Friday, 8 August 2025: An easy-to-read selection of our top stories. News today includes five foundations linked to South African struggle stalwarts have pulled out of the National Dialogue. Meanwhile, the uMkhonto weSiswe (MK) party has terminated the party membership of its former secretary-general, Floyd Shivambu. Furthermore, South Africa is not winning the fight against gender-based violence (GBV), experts say. Weather tomorrow: 7 August 2025 Strong winds, rough seas and disruptive rainfall await Western Cape residents on Women's Day, while partly cloudy skies are expected in most provinces. Full weather forecast here. Stay up to date with The Citizen – More News, Your Way. Why six key foundations have pulled out of the National Dialogue Five foundations linked to South African struggle stalwarts have pulled out of the National Dialogue. The foundations include the Steve Biko Foundation, the Thabo Mbeki Foundation, the Chief Albert Luthuli Foundation, the Oliver & Adelaide Tambo Foundation and the Desmond & Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation. The FW de Klerk Foundation has also withdrawn. Image: iStock In a statement, these organisations listed several reasons for pulling out, including the erosion of citizen leadership, lack of finances, lack of a proper platform for the dialogue, misalignment within the organising committee and the timelines involved. CONTINUE READING: Why six key foundations have pulled out of the National Dialogue Prisoners and ghosts claim overtime: meet SA's worst-run province The Free State has been named the worst-run province in South Africa by the auditor-general (AG) due to its underperforming 16 municipalities plagued by poor financial reporting, non-compliance with legislation and deteriorating infrastructure. The cooperative governance and traditional affairs (Cogta) portfolio committee heard that things are not improving in the province, but instead are worsening. Mangaung metro municipality city manager Sello More and mayor Gregory Nthatisi. Picture: Facebook/Free State Provincial Government The committee, led by Dr Zweli Mkhize, held an oversight visit in the province in late July, which revealed that urgent intervention by national and provincial authorities is needed. CONTINUE READING: Prisoners and ghosts claim overtime: meet SA's worst-run province MK party terminates Floyd Shivambu's membership The uMkhonto weSiswe (MK) party has terminated the party membership of its former secretary-general, Floyd Shivambu. This was revealed in Johannesburg on Friday, where the MK party's national office bearers held a media briefing. Floyd Shivambu. Picture: Gallo Images/Fani Mahuntsi The party's national chairperson, Nathi Nhleko, told reporters that they had noted a number of allegations that Shivambu had made against the party, including his decision to engage South Africans on the formation of a new political party. CONTINUE READING: MK party terminates Floyd Shivambu's membership Two police officers shot dead while transporting prisoner It's been a tragic day for the men and women in blue after two police officers were gunned down while transporting a suspect, Jabulani Moyo, from the Roodepoort Magistrate's Court back to prison on Friday, 8 August 2025. According to Gauteng police spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Mavela Masondo, the officers were ambushed about 10.30am on Albertina Sisulu Road in Roodepoort. Picture: Gallo Images Masondo said police have launched a manhunt for the suspect. CONTINUE READING: Two police officers shot dead while transporting prisoner GBV: Are we losing this war? South Africa is not winning the fight against gender-based violence (GBV), experts say. Statistics from the SA Police Service (Saps) show that 5 578 women and 1 656 children were murdered in the year ending March 2024, while 966 women were murdered in the first quarter of 2024-25 – a 7.9% increase from the previous year over the same period. Family and friend hold candles at the memorial service of Monalisa Ojoni (21) and Lisakhanya Maneli (21) in front of the Gordons Place Apartment in Central on July 23, 2025 in Gqeberha, South Africa. (Photo by Gallo Images/Die Burger/Lulama Zenzile) In the first quarter of this year, 10 688 rapes were reported, a 0.3% increase from the previous year over the same period. CONTINUE READING: GBV: Are we losing this war? Here are five more stories of the day: Yesterday's News recap READ HERE: Ramaphosa's call with Trump | Louis Liebenberg at Weskoppies | Macpherson acts against IDT CEO
