Floyd Shivambu

Former uMkhonto weSizwe Party secretary-general Floyd Shivambu

Floyd Shivambu to launch new party after MK ouster

MIDRAND, 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 comes
June 19, 2025
MK Party national organizer Floyd Shivambu File picture Siphiwe Emacous Moyo Emacous Photography MKP

Shivambu Expected to Lose MK Party Top Job Today

DURBAN, 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
June 3, 2025
Floyd Shivambu claims he founded the EFF alone

Ex-EFF Deputy Claims He Founded Party, Not Malema

Floyd Shivambu, former Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) deputy president now serving as MK Party secretary general, claimed sole credit for founding the EFF during a Christmas lunch address in Limpopo’s Mahonisi village, intensifying his feud with Julius Malema. Shivambu told elderly residents
December 24, 2024
Secretary general of uMkhonto weSizwe Floyd Shivambu confirms the EFF is invited to the party s anniversary celebrations

MK Party Invites Opposition to First Anniversary Rally in Durban

The uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party has invited members of South Africa’s progressive caucus, including the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), to celebrate its first anniversary at Durban’s Moses Mabhida Stadium this weekend, party secretary-general Floyd Shivambu announced Wednesday. The celebration in KwaZulu-Natal marks
December 12, 2024