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South AfricaMalema says he would welcome Ndlozi back to EFF, rules out Shivambu return- South AfricaAfrika Mayibuye sets sights on outright majority in 2026 pollsThe Afrika Mayibuye Movement has declared its intention to secure an outright majority in South Africa’s 2026 local government elections. Party leader Floyd Shivambu outlined the movement’s ambitions during its first national convention, held at the University of Johannesburg’s Soweto campus…December 8, 2025
- South AfricaFormer Mayibuye Deputy President Shifts Full Focus to MAWUSAFormer Afrika Mayibuye deputy president Robert Nwedo has announced that he is now dedicating his time and energy to the Maanda Ashu Workers Union of South Africa (MAWUSA), marking a significant shift in his public role. Nwedo, who recently left the political movement led by Floyd Shivambu, says…December 1, 2025
- South AfricaAfrika Mayibuye Movement charges R2 million for dinner with leader ShivambuSouth Africa's Afrika Mayibuye Movement is offering supporters a seat next to party leader Floyd Shivambu for 2 million rand ($110,000) at a fundraising gala scheduled for Nov. 28, according to a statement released by the party on Friday. The R2 million package includes a three-course meal and…November 15, 2025
- South AfricaFired deputy says she remains Afrika Mayibuye leaderNolubabalo Mcinga rejected her dismissal as Afrika Mayibuye Movement deputy president, insisting she remains in the position because the party failed to follow proper disciplinary procedures after firing her over an unauthorized meeting with Jacob Zuma. Mcinga told Newsroom Afrika on October 26…October 26, 2025
- South AfricaShivambu's Afrika Mayibuye party fires deputy president over Zuma meetingFloyd Shivambu's Afrika Mayibuye Movement fired deputy president Nolubabalo Mcinga on Friday for political misconduct, citing an unauthorised meeting with uMkhonto weSizwe Party leader Jacob Zuma. The six-week-old political party said national officials unanimously voted to remove Mcinga…October 24, 2025
- South AfricaFormer MK women's leader joins Afrika Mayibuye MovementFloyd Shivambu has appointed Musa Dube to lead the newly formed women's wing of his Afrika Mayibuye Movement political party. The Afrika Mayibuye Movement leader named Dube, known as "Dr Nozi," as president of the Mayibuye Women's Movement. Dube previously served as convenor of the Gauteng…September 18, 2025
- South AfricaShivambu's new party logo draws comparisons to former political homeFloyd Shivambu unveiled his Afrika Mayibuye Movement party logo on Friday, prompting immediate comparisons to the Economic Freedom Fighters emblem he helped design at his former party. The logo features a purple circle with an African map, a black fist holding what Shivambu calls a "spear-pen" and…September 7, 2025
- South AfricaFloyd Shivambu launches Afrika Mayibuye Movement partyFormer MK party secretary-general Floyd Shivambu launched the Afrika Mayibuye Movement as a political party on Friday, positioning the organization to contest South Africa's 2026 local government elections. The party will publish a restoration manifesto and has appointed national officials…September 5, 2025
- PoliticsShivambu's Afrika Mayibuye to Contest 2026 ElectionsFormer uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party member, Floyd Shivambu, has announced that his newly formed Afrika Mayibuye movement will contest the 2026 local government elections. Speaking to supporters in Gauteng, Shivambu revealed that the movement is in the process of registering as a political party…August 11, 2025
- PoliticsMK Party Expels Former Secretary General Floyd ShivambuThe MK Party has expelled its former Secretary General, Floyd Shivambu, following his public criticism of the party and its leader, Jacob Zuma. The decision was announced at a media briefing by the party’s national chairperson, Nathi Nhleko, on Friday. Shivambu, who was demoted from his role as…August 8, 2025
- PoliticsFloyd Shivambu to launch new party after MK ousterMIDRAND, South Africa - Former uMkhonto weSizwe Party secretary-general Floyd Shivambu announced Thursday he will consult communities nationwide over forming a new political party, while maintaining his MK membership and wearing the party's cap at his Midrand press briefing. Shivambu's decision…June 19, 2025
- South AfricaMK Party removes Floyd Shivambu as secretary general over Malawi visitThe uMkhonto weSizwe Party has dismissed Floyd Shivambu from his position as secretary general following his controversial trip to Malawi, citing constitutional violations. Floyd Shivambu has been stripped of his role as secretary general of South Africa's uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party after…June 3, 2025
- South AfricaShivambu Expected to Lose MK Party Top Job TodayDURBAN, South Africa – Jacob Zuma will hold a crucial press briefing today amid growing speculation about major leadership changes within his MK Party, including the potential removal of secretary-general Floyd Shivambu. Former South African President Jacob Zuma is set to address the media today…June 3, 2025
- South AfricaFloyd Shivambu refuses to apologise for Bushiri church visitFloyd Shivambu, secretary-general of the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party, has refused to apologise for attending an Easter service at Shepherd Bushiri's church in Malawi. The visit in April sparked fierce criticism, with Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi condemning Mr Shivambu's association with the…May 30, 2025
- PoliticsMinister Slammed for Criticising Shivambu Over Easter VisitJOHANNESBURG– South Africa’s Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi is facing criticism from the Forum for South Africa (FOSA) over what it calls the misuse of her official position to unfairly target MK Party Secretary-General Floyd Shivambu. The backlash follows Minister Kubayi’s remarks condemning…April 21, 2025
- South AfricaMK Party Rejects VAT Hike as South Africa’s Budget Vote LoomsWith just one week remaining for South Africa’s parliament to pass the 2025 national budget, the Umkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) has doubled down on its opposition to Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s proposed 0.5% increase in Value Added Tax (VAT). The announcement came during a media briefing on…March 26, 2025
- PoliticsMK Party Initiates Disciplinary Action Against Duduzile ZumaThe Umkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party has initiated disciplinary proceedings against MP Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla following her controversial social media attack on the party's Secretary-General, Floyd Shivambu. The announcement came during a party press briefing in Sandton on Monday (15:30 GMT). "In the…February 25, 2025
- South AfricaZuma Orders Daughter to Apologise for Attack on Party SecretaryJacob Zuma has demanded his daughter Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla publicly apologize for social media posts attacking MK Party (MKP) secretary-general Floyd Shivambu, threatening party expulsion if she fails to comply. The confrontation emerged after Zuma-Sambudla posted on X platform, calling Shivambu…February 11, 2025