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IOL News
5 hours ago
- Politics
- IOL News
Shivambu remains with Zuma's party despite plans for new political formation
Floyd Shivambu. Image: Tumi Pakkies FORMER uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) secretary-general Floyd Shivambu will remain a member of the Jacob Zuma-led party despite his intention of forming a new political party. "I'm saying that we are going to consult with the people of South Africa and if uMkhonto weSizwe believes that going to listen to people violates that constitution then it will tell me that." His stance appears to mirror Zuma's move when he refused to terminate his ANC membership after he had announced that he would be leading the MK Party. Shivambu told a media briefing in Johannesburg that his removal from his position was due to a fake intelligence report claiming he wanted to overthrow Zuma. According to Shivambu, the fake intelligence report alleged that he was accumulating supernatural powers to make people disappear and was plotting to dethrone Zuma. "It was extremely bizarre and a fake intelligence report that I was about to overthrow Zuma and that I had supernatural powers to make people disappear." Shivambu claimed that Zuma is surrounded by "political scoundrels" who are taking advantage of his age and kindness to influence him to make decisions that favour their agendas. He further alleged that these individuals are siphoning off millions from the party and that his leadership was being undermined. Shivambu's demotion was announced by the party on June 3, with the reason cited as his visit to fugitive pastor Shepherd Bushiri's church in Malawi over the Easter weekend. However, Shivambu said Zuma had initially agreed to his trip to Malawi, but later reversed his decision after being influenced by those around him. Shivambu's future in the party has been uncertain since his removal as secretary-general. In response, he announced that he would consult with various communities and groups to gauge whether he should launch his own political party. Shivambu said he would never join the ANC because it was disorganised and the EFF a cult.
The Star
17 hours ago
- Politics
- The Star
Floyd Shivambu reveals 'the truth' behind his firing as MK Party Secretary-General
Mashudu Sadike | Published 3 hours ago Former uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) secretary-general Floyd Shivambu has revealed that his removal from the position was due to a fake intelligence report claiming he wanted to overthrow party leader Jacob Zuma. Shivambu made the revelation during a media briefing at the Mhulu Hotel in Midrand, Johannesburg, where he also announced plans to consult with South Africans on forming a new political party. According to Shivambu, the fake intelligence report alleged that he was accumulating supernatural powers to make people disappear and was plotting to dethrone Zuma as party leader. However, Shivambu rejected the report with contempt, stating, "It was extremely bizarre and a fake intelligence report that I was about to overthrow Zuma and that I had supernatural powers to make people disappear." Shivambu claimed that Zuma is surrounded by "political scoundrels" who are taking advantage of his age and kindness to influence him to make decisions that favor their agendas. He further alleged that these individuals are siphoning off millions from the party and that his leadership was being undermined. Shivambu's demotion was announced by the party on June 3, with the reason cited as his visit to fugitive pastor Shepherd Bushiri's church in Malawi over the Easter weekend. However, Shivambu maintained that this was not the real reason for his removal. He said Zuma had initially agreed to his trip to Malawi, but later reversed his decision after being influenced by those around him. 'I last spoke to President Jacob Zuma when we had the press conference in Durban when I was relieved of my duties. I thanked him for having given me an opportunity to serve as a leader in the organisation,' he said. Shivambu further said Zuma agreed to him when they were visiting Namibia that he could go to Malawi. 'He said ngiyakhumbula (Zulu for I remember)...then he said yebo (yes)," Shivambu revealed. Shivambu's future in the party has been uncertain since his removal as secretary-general. In response, he announced that he would consult with various communities and groups to gauge whether he should launch his own political party. This move comes after Zuma's scathing speech, where he took a veiled swipe at Shivambu, saying the party would not beg anyone who did wrong, no matter how popular they were. Shivambu emphasised that he remains a member of the MK Party and will not resign, despite the uncertainty surrounding his membership. "I'm saying that we are going to consult with the people of South Africa and if uMkhonto weSizwe believes that going to listen to people violates that constitution then it will tell me that." However h e took a swipe at both leaders of his former organisations, the EFF and the MKP saying members of the respective parties don't have courage to face their leaders when they are wrong. 'Everybody knew I was leaving EFF. We all discussed it and reached the same conclusion that we are not being fair to society that this comrade (Malema) would lead the country. We all agreed, even with the people that are leading the EFF now. 'For those who are saying if he wanted to destabilise the party I would have started a faction inside and caused ructions. In the coming months, Shivambu plans to consult with traditional leaders, church leaders, and different institutions to determine whether there is a need for a new political party. He emphasized that this would not be a personal project but rather a representation of the people's will. Shivambu said he would never join the ANC because it was disorganised and the EFF a cult. MKP spokesperson, Nhlamulo Ndhlela had not yet responded to any questions at the time of going to print. However sources within the MKP said that Shivambu had played a huge gamble and was probably going to be expelled for saying that he did not care if he was expelled. Political analyst Sandile Swana believes Shivambu's move is a clear indication that he is forming an alternative political party. "There is no question that the step that Floyd has taken today is forming an alternative political party. An alternative to the MKP and a new home for disgruntled EFF, MKP, and ANC members." Swana further noted that Shivambu's actions are similar to Zuma's, who makes decisions outside of formal structures and is guided by those around him. "Floyd is the accumulation, manifestation, and personification. A younger version of a chaotic Zuma. This is the apex of political chaos, that is Floyd." [email protected]
IOL News
18 hours ago
- Politics
- IOL News
Floyd Shivambu drops political bombshell, eyes new party amid explosive MKP fallout
Floyd Shivambu Shivambu levelled serious accusations at his former comrades and laid out a bold vision for the road ahead. Former uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) secretary-general Floyd Shivambu on Thursday delivered a scathing public rebuke of his political removal and signalled his return to centre stage with plans to potentially form a new political party. Speaking at a tense press conference at the Mhulu Luxury Boutique Hotel in Midrand, Shivambu levelled serious accusations at his former comrades and laid out a bold vision for the road ahead. In a series of startling revelations, Shivambu claimed he was ousted from his post based on a 'bizarre and fabricated' intelligence report. He said the document alleged he was plotting to unseat party leader Jacob Zuma and, even more strangely, accused him of possessing mystical powers. ''There's a bizarre and fabricated intelligence report claiming I wanted to overthrow President Zuma. It even says I have supernatural powers to make people vanish. This is pure fiction,'' Shivambu said, visibly irate. Shivambu, a former deputy president of the EFF who joined Zuma's MK Party in late 2023, was removed from his role as MKP secretary-general on 3 June 2025. Officially, the party cited his Easter visit to fugitive pastor Shepherd Bushiri in Malawi as the reason. But on Thursday, Shivambu flatly rejected that explanation.'This is not about a church trip. The real reason for my removal is political. The Bushiri visit was just a convenient excuse,' he said. He claimed internal power struggles and paranoia within the MKP's leadership had led to an orchestrated campaign to push him out. His remarks, filled with frustration and sarcasm, left no doubt that his relationship with the MKP's leadership is now deeply fractured. However, despite his open rebellion, Shivambu maintained that he had not left the party.'I have not resigned from uMkhonto weSizwe.
IOL News
21 hours ago
- Politics
- IOL News
Floyd Shivambu reveals the truth behind his firing as MK Party Secretary-General
Floyd Shivambu is getting ready to start his own party Image: Timothy Bernard Former uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) secretary-general Floyd Shivambu has revealed that his removal from the position was due to a fake intelligence report claiming he wanted to overthrow party leader Jacob Zuma. Shivambu made the revelation during a media briefing at the Mhulu Hotel in Midrand, Johannesburg, where he also announced plans to consult with South Africans on forming a new political party. According to Shivambu, the fake intelligence report alleged that he was accumulating supernatural powers to make people disappear and was plotting to dethrone Zuma as party leader. However, Shivambu rejected the report with contempt, stating, "It was extremely bizarre and a fake intelligence report that I was about to overthrow Zuma and that I had supernatural powers to make people disappear." Shivambu claimed that Zuma is surrounded by "political scoundrels" who are taking advantage of his age and kindness to influence him to make decisions that favor their agendas. 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. 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However, Shivambu maintained that this was not the real reason for his removal. He said Zuma had initially agreed to his trip to Malawi, but later reversed his decision after being influenced by those around him. 'I last spoke to President Jacob Zuma when we had the press conference in Durban when I was relieved of my duties. I thanked him for having given me an opportunity to serve as a leader in the organisation,' he said. Shivambu further said Zuma agreed to him when they were visiting Namibia that he could go to Malawi. 'He said ngiyakhumbula (Zulu for I remember)...then he said yebo (yes)," Shivambu revealed. Shivambu's future in the party has been uncertain since his removal as secretary-general. In response, he announced that he would consult with various communities and groups to gauge whether he should launch his own political party. This move comes after Zuma's scathing speech, where he took a veiled swipe at Shivambu, saying the party would not beg anyone who did wrong, no matter how popular they were. Shivambu emphasised that he remains a member of the MK Party and will not resign, despite the uncertainty surrounding his membership. "I'm saying that we are going to consult with the people of South Africa and if uMkhonto weSizwe believes that going to listen to people violates that constitution then it will tell me that." However he took a swipe at both leaders of his former organisations, the EFF and the MKP saying members of the respective parties don't have courage to face their leaders when they are wrong. 'Everybody knew I was leaving EFF. We all discussed it and reached the same conclusion that we are not being fair to society that this comrade (Malema) would lead the country. We all agreed, even with the people that are leading the EFF now. 'For those who are saying if he wanted to destabilise the party I would have started a faction inside and caused ructions. In the coming months, Shivambu plans to consult with traditional leaders, church leaders, and different institutions to determine whether there is a need for a new political party. He emphasized that this would not be a personal project but rather a representation of the people's will. Shivambu said he would never join the ANC because it was disorganised and the EFF a cult. MKP spokesperson, Nhlamulo Ndhlela had not yet responded to any questions at the time of going to print. However sources within the MKP said that Shivambu had played a huge gamble and was probably going to be expelled for saying that he did not care if he was expelled. Political analyst Sandile Swana believes Shivambu's move is a clear indication that he is forming an alternative political party. "There is no question that the step that Floyd has taken today is forming an alternative political party. An alternative to the MKP and a new home for disgruntled EFF, MKP, and ANC members."
The South African
a day ago
- Politics
- The South African
Floyd Shivambu: I have NOT resigned from MK Party!
Former uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MK Party) Secretary-General Floyd Shivambu has revealed he has NOT resigned from the party and will NEVER do so. Shivambu was addressing the media in Johannesburg on Thursday and he soon afterwards took questions from the floor. Shivambu said his removal as Secretary-General of MK Party came as a result of a fake intelligence report presented by the party's hierarchy. The said intelligence report claims that Shivambu was plotting to dethrone Jacob Zuma as the party's president. Furthermore, Shivambu alleged that he was told of his 'plans' to kill certain individuals as a sacrifice in order to take over as MK Party president. In addition, Shivambu added that there is also a U-turn on the decision to redeploy him to the National Assembly. He alleges that MK Party president Zuma has a drafted letter which states that he should have his membership terminated. According to Shivambu, that letter is still with Zuma, and the MK Party founder said he will make it public whenever he feels like. Subsequent to that statement, Shivambu revealed that certain individuals within the party deliberatly want to see the MK Party deregistered by the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC). And that is because there are withdrawals of around R7 million monthly from the MK Party coffers by the said individuals. Above all, Shivambu revealed that he hasn't resigned and doesn't plan to, reiterating that joining the MK Party was the best decision ever. Floyd Shivambu welcomes Advocate Mkhwebane to MK Party. Image: @FloydShivambu/X FLOYD SHIVAMBU REMAINS MK PARTY MEMBER, NO PLANS TO RESIGN 'I have not resigned from uMkhonto weSizwe (Party), and I will never resign from uMkhonto weSizwe,' said Shivambu. 'I'm a member of uMkhonto weSizwe. The constitution of uMkhonto weSizwe says that members are not allowed to participate in activities and programmes of political parties whose aims and objectives are opposed to the objectives of uMkhonto weSizwe.' 'If uMkhonto weSizwe believes that it is going will listen to the people who violates the constitution, it will tell me that… that we'll be listening to people who are in violation of the constitution. 'I will not resign, and I said I will never resign from uMkhonto weSizwe, and I still stick by the decision and the communication that I made that it was the best decision ever to join uMkhonto weSizwe,' added Shivambu. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 0211 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
