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Eyewitness News
2 days ago
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Shivambu: Africa Mayibuye Movement will contest 2026 & 2029 elections
Alpha Ramushwana 9 August 2025 | 13:40 Floyd Shivambu Mayibuye Consultation Panel 2026 Municipal elections FILE: Former uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party member Floyd Shivambu during a media briefing on 27 June 2025. Picture: Sphamandla Dlamini/EWN JOHANNESBURG - Floyd Shivambu has confirmed that his Africa Mayibuye Movement will contest next year's local government elections. He made this announcement during a public consultation in Midrand on Saturday afternoon. ALSO READ: • Shivumbu says he's accepted his termination from MK Party, won't appeal decision • MK Party terminates Floyd Shivambu's membership Shivambu has been engaging South Africans across the country to gauge public opinion on whether he should form a political organisation. While the consultation process is still underway, Shivambu said that his movement would participate in next year's municipal polls regardless. "We will contest the local government elections in 2026 and we will contest the general elections in 2029 and we will win. However, that is not the only thing we must focus on. If we just become an electoral platform, we might as well not do it." [WATCH] Although the 'Mayibuye Consultation Process' is still ongoing, Floyd Shivambu has confirmed the movement will contest the 2026 local government elections. The consultation was launched to gauge public opinion on whether he should establish a political party. @ewnreporter — Alpha Ramushwana (@JusstAlpha) August 9, 2025
Eyewitness News
30-07-2025
- Politics
- Eyewitness News
Zuma's lawyers accuse Ramaphosa of abusing Constitution
JOHANNESBURG - Lawyers representing former President Jacob Zuma have accused President Cyril Ramaphosa of abusing the Constitution in a court battle heard by the Constitutional Court. Zuma and his uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party have taken Ramaphosa to court over his decision to place Police Minister Senzo Mchunu on special leave and appointing Firoz Cachalia as acting minister. The MK Party also wants the institution of a judicial commission of inquiry set aside. Zuma's lawyers have argued that another commission of inquiry and having two police ministers is not in the best interest of the country. "The problem with this president is he literally wants to do what is called have your cake and eat it too. So, he wants to appoint Professor Cachalia and he wants to save Minister Mchunu... this whole maneuver is about that. How do I save my friend and close political ally, give him a salary for the next three years, five years, God knows for how long, while he's doing nothing," Dali Mpofu said.
Eyewitness News
21-07-2025
- Politics
- Eyewitness News
ANC labels Zuma a sellout over MKP's position on Western Sahara conflict
CAPE TOWN - The African National Congress (ANC) has labelled its former president, Jacob Zuma, a sellout, for his party's position on the Western Sahara conflict, signalling his shift in policy. Zuma recently travelled to the North African region to show solidarity for Morocco's control over the disputed territory. The ANC has always advocated for the independence of the area for the Sahrawi people, including when Zuma was president of the party. Speaking on the sidelines of a national working committee meeting in Cape Town on Sunday, ANC secretary general Fikile Mbalula hit out at Zuma for the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party's bilateral with Moroccan officials, calling the about-turn unsurprising. 'Jacob Zuma represents everything that's wrong, that is pursued by sellouts and that's what it is. We as the ANC will fight side-by-side for the self-determination of the Sahwari people. We are in solidarity with them, and Morocco must stop the occupation of Western Sahara.' Mbalula has also accused Zuma of stealing ANC assets to form his own political party, which has since become the main opposition in Parliament. 'To divide our people, weaken the ANC for his own personal aggrandisement is what he's been. He will be remembered for that by history.'
Morocco World
15-07-2025
- Politics
- Morocco World
South Africa's MK Party Recognizes Morocco's Sovereignty Over Western Sahara
Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita met on Tuesday with former South African President Jacob Zuma, leader of the newly formed uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party, in Rabat. The meeting marked a significant shift in South Africa's political stance, as Zuma's party officially recognized Morocco's sovereignty over Western Sahara and endorsed the Autonomy Plan as a viable solution to the regional dispute. The visit builds on previous diplomatic overtures, including Zuma's meeting with King Mohammed VI in 2017 during the African Union summit in Côte d'Ivoire, where both sides agreed to open a new chapter in bilateral relations. In a joint appearance, Zuma emphasized the long-standing ties between Morocco and South Africa, recalling the North African country's support for anti-apartheid movements. 'We are here in our country that we have been with for years,' he said, noting historical exchanges and shared visions. 'We believe that Africa must do better, and we believe that we are going to succeed in doing so.' An official statement on behalf of the MK Party stated, 'We are very delighted and honored to be here in Rabat to deepen the historical bond between our two countries,' recalling Nelson Mandela's 1962 training in Oujda and the support Morocco extended to liberation movements across the continent. A 'balanced path' toward stability and peace The statement described the MK Party's stance as part of a broader effort to 'bring a practical solution to the long-standing debacle on the future of the Western Sahara region.' 'Our party believes that this autonomy proposal allows for significant local governance by the people of the Western Sahara region while ensuring that Morocco retains its crucial sovereignty,' the statement affirmed. 'This approach offers a balanced path forward that promotes both stability, peace and development in the region.' The statement also urged the international community to support the Moroccan Autonomy Plan, saying it is the most effective route toward lasting peace and prosperity in Western Sahara. 'This echoes more than ever with South Africa as our country battles against internal forces aimed at breaking our territorial integrity,' he added. The MK Party's endorsement marks a stark departure from the traditional position of South Africa's ruling African National Congress (ANC), which has long backed the Polisario Front. Zuma's move may signal a growing divergence within South African politics regarding Western Sahara and broader continental alliances. The statement concluded with a firm recognition of Morocco's territorial claims: 'Morocco's effort to reclaim its full territorial integrity aligns with our party's commitment to preserving the sovereignty and the unity of the African state.' Tags: autonomy planBouritaMoroccoSouth AfricaWestern saharaZuma
The Citizen
14-07-2025
- Politics
- The Citizen
PICTURES: uMkhonto weSizwe Party march for Mkhwanazi
The uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party marched through the streets of Joburg urging South Africans to show support for KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Commissioner, Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. Supporters of the Umkhonto Wesizwe (MK) Party march, 14 July 2025, in support of KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi in Johannesburg. KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi claimed last week that Police Minister Senzo Mchunu sabotaged a probe into political killings by seizing 121 open case files in March and pushing to disband the team tasked with the investigation. In response, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa placed Police Minister put Senzo Mchunu on immediate leave. Picture: Michel Bega/The Citizen A group of about 300 MK Party supporters marched through the streets of Johannesburg singing war chants and struggle songs, dressed in military-type uniforms as they called for the support of KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. The pack was led by a group of elderly men and women in camouflage, which the MK Party indicated are actual uMkhonto weSizwe veterans. A supporter of the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party gestures while wearing a t-shirt featuring the face of party leader Jacob Zuma and Vladimir Putin, among others. Picture: Michel Bega/The Citizen Supporters of the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party gather at Beyers Naude Square, in Johannesburg. Picture: Michel Bega/The Citizen Picture: Michel Bega/The Citizen Picture: Michel Bega/The Citizen Picture: Michel Bega/The Citizen Picture: Michel Bega/The Citizen Picture: Michel Bega/The Citizen Picture: Michel Bega/The Citizen Picture: Michel Bega/The Citizen Picture: Michel Bega/The Citizen Picture: Michel Bega/The Citizen Picture: Michel Bega/The Citizen Picture: Michel Bega/The Citizen Supporters of the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party march past the ANC headquarters Luthuli House. Picture: Michel Bega/The Citizen Picture: Michel Bega/The Citizen Picture: Michel Bega/The Citizen Picture: Michel Bega/The Citizen Picture: Michel Bega/The Citizen MORE: Paul Weinberg: A history in black and white photography
