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Eyewitness News
5 hours ago
- Politics
- Eyewitness News
Floyd Shivambu: 'I don't beg for membership of political organisations'
JOHANNESBURG - Floyd Shivambu said he would not beg to remain a member of the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party after announcing his ambition to establish a new party. At a media briefing in Midrand on Thursday, Shivambu said he had convened a committee that would look into whether there was a need for a new political party in the country. This move comes on the back of Shivambu recently being demoted as the MK Party secretary-general to an ordinary member. ALSO READ: • Shivambu alleges R7 million is looted monthly from MK Party's coffers • Shivambu stands firm on not rejoining EFF, describing it as a 'cult' • 'I will never resign from the MK Party,' says Shivambu • Shivambu claims fake intelligence report on him wanting to overthrow Zuma led to his removal as MKP SG "I have not resigned from uMkhonto weSizwe and I will never resign from uMkhonto weSizwe."
Eyewitness News
5 hours ago
- Politics
- Eyewitness News
Committee convened by Shivambu to begin work to explore possibility of forming political party
JOHANNESBURG - A committee convened by former uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party secretary-general, Floyd Shivambu, will begin its work next week to explore the possibility of forming a political party. Shivambu said they would consult South Africans from all walks of life about the need of another party in the country. ALSO READ: 'I will never resign from the MK Party,' says Shivambu This latest project comes after he was demoted by the MK Party from secretary-general to an ordinary member. Shivambu held a briefing on Thursday, where he said that he had not turned his back on the belief that black political parties should unite. "We are not dividing black political parties. We are listening to people, and they will tell us if there is a need for a political party. If a majority of the people, and genuinely so, say there is no need to form a political party, we will humbly listen to that."
IOL News
6 hours ago
- Politics
- IOL News
Floyd Shivambu has brickbats and bouquets thrown at him online
Floyd Shivambu removes his hat during a media briefing on Thursday where he announced the formation of a new political movement. Shivambu says despite this, he will never resign from the MK Party. Floyd Shivambu gave the clearest indication yet of his political future at a no-holds-barred press conference yesterday, garnering him both brickbats and bouquets from users on X: @AllNewsNetwork2 He is talking like the president of a country. The guy is an intellectual. #floydshivambu @limphoseeiso_ He's forming a new party while still a member of another party, he's surely learned a lot from Zuma. @mixedracedUncle Floyd Shivambu just called Jacob Zuma a gullible old man, and then said his daughter Duduzile Zuma is on drugs, and mentioned that there are scoundrels in the MK party stealing millions of rands every month. @Tania84928222 When Floyd said South Africa is not divided when it comes to aspirations all South Africans want the same things, that's when I knew this man is sound and sober. We need to fight all the leaders who are trying to divide us while they live lavish lives. We are the power #floydshivambu @fighting4SA A classic example of being educated and stupid at the same time! @FutureBite No man, this guy is a good leader. @Givencape What i learned about #floydshivambu is if you don't stand up for yourself, people will always bully you . He just decided to stand up for himself. @LindoMyeni Floyd Shivambu makes it clear he has no intention of returning to the ANC or the EFF.'The ANC is directionless, doesn't know what it's doing, and is in collaboration with the white system. And the EFF is a cult.' @EversonLuhanga Floyd Shivambu says he's not afraid to speak out against the untouchables – 'those who take drugs, tweet at night and insult us.' This comes after MK Party MP Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla fired insults at him on X. @Zah_KhanyileH HAIBO! Now that Floyd is suddenly giving lessons on bravery and speaking out, why didn't he have the courage to tell @Julius_S_Malema to his face that he was a dictator running a cult when Malema asked him, 'What did I do to you? @neo_manezzy Having an MK membership is like being a full time patient at Weskoppies mos. @TheGreatKhali95 Mampara of the year #floydshivambu DAILY NEWS
IOL News
6 hours ago
- Politics
- IOL News
Floyd Shivambu's explosive allegations: Corruption, drug use, and a new political party
Floyd Shivambu dropped a few bombshells during his media briefing in Gauteng on Thursday. Image: Floyd Shivambu/X Former uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party secretary-general, Floyd Shivambu, dropped a few bombshells during his press briefing in Gauteng on Thursday, where he announced plans to launch a new political party. Among some wild claims, Shivambu alluded to some in leadership who were linked to corruption, others fighting among themselves, and even someone sniffing drugs. Speaking to reporters at the Mhulu Boutique Hotel on Thursday, Shivambu exposed allegations of fund embezzlement and political sabotage, signalling a significant shift in his political journey. Shivambu further claimed that he was targeted for attempting to halt the alleged siphoning of approximately R7 million per month from the party's coffers. 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 ✕ Ad loading 'Zuma is surrounded by political scoundrels who exploit his kindness and gullibility,' Shivambu said. 'They fabricate fake intelligence reports to mislead him and justify their theft. This season, they've been withdrawing at least R7 million monthly from our coffers.' He further alleged that these illicit activities were known internally and that party members had urged the perpetrators to cease their actions, fearing the party's de-registration. 'We raised these issues internally because we want transparency and accountability. But instead of addressing the matter, I faced hostility when I intervened,' Shivambu added. In a dramatic turn, Shivambu announced his intention to leave the MK Party and establish his political organisation. 'I am forming a new party — not funded by any individual but rooted in the collective will of South Africans,' he declared. 'Political parties should not be personal fiefdoms; they must represent enduring ideals beyond any single leader.' He dismissed bizarre allegations circulating on social media about supernatural powers and conspiracies targeting Zuma as 'absolute rubbish,' emphasising his commitment to rational politics and transparency. In a candid and unfiltered tone, Shivambu also criticised certain party members for allegedly engaging in drug use and inappropriate behaviour, including tweeting late into the night. While he did not specify names, these remarks highlighted the internal tensions and moral concerns he claims are plaguing the organisation. Throughout his address, Shivambu vehemently denied any misuse of party funds during his tenure. 'I have never used party resources for personal travel or gain. All discussions around forming a new political entity are open and inclusive,' he insisted. Shivambu took a swipe at his former party, the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), calling it a 'cult' that lacks political integrity and ideology. He said no self-respecting person would join it. 'The EFF is a cult, I agree.' Shivambu's revelations come at a volatile time in South Africa's political sphere, where allegations of corruption and factionalism have become commonplace. The last straw was that he was not resigning from the MKP because it aligns with his political beliefs but he would open space for a new political party. IOL has reached out to the MKP for comment. IOL Politics
The Herald
6 hours ago
- Politics
- The Herald
I'd speak against the untouchables, people who take drugs and tweet at night: Shivambu
Former MK Party secretary-general Floyd Shivambu has indirectly fired back at party leader Jacob Zuma and his daughter Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, asserting his ability to speak out against wrongdoing in the party. Shivambu was recently fired as secretary-general after visiting fugitive from justice pastor Shepherd Bushiri in Malawi. Briefing the media on Thursday, Shivambu said he was not afraid of the 'untouchables' and 'people who do drugs and tweet at night' insulting him. 'All the issues I had at MK Party, I raised them internally, even against all odds,' he said. 'If there was an opportunity to raise issues about wrongdoings, I would speak and speak clearly against the untouchables there — people who take drugs, tweet at night, and insult us. We confront them and say, 'What is this about?' We never tiptoe around anyone; we always protect principles on how we deal with issues.' Shivambu's remarks come after a series of public spats with Zuma-Sambudla and Zuma's criticism of his actions. In February, Zuma-Sambudla posted scathing tweets about Shivambu in the middle of the night, discrediting Shivambu's leadership. 'Floyd, I'm not scared of you. Tell Your minions to f*** off, bloody mafikizolos [newbies],' Zuma-Sambudla said on X. 'F** you, Floyd,' another tweet read. She said Shivambu was the worst thing that had happened to the party. Early this week, Zuma took a firm stance against undisciplined members, making reference to several changes in leadership the party has had, particularly the secretary-general position. 'We've had seven secretaries-general because we're not here to play games. We don't care how great you are, how loved you are, we don't care. We talk about our party,' Zuma said. Despite that, Shivambu said he would never be afraid to speak out in the party. 'Go to the corners in the ANC, and they will tell you that 'Ramaphosa is nonsense and misleading us,' but they won't tell him. Go to EFF members, and they will share their own characterisation of their leader and what is happening there, but they don't have the courage to tell him. The same goes for MK, and we can't have a political culture like that. When we raise issues internally, you don't have to gossip about them anywhere.'
