‘He’s Talking Rubbish’: Malema Hits Back at Shivambu Over EFF Recruitment Claims

Tensions between former allies Julius Malema and Floyd Shivambu have resurfaced, with Malema dismissing Shivambu’s latest claims as “rubbish.”

The spat was ignited during Shivambu’s recent interview with the SABC, where the MK Party secretary-general suggested that his new political home could easily recruit leaders from the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), including national and regional officials.

“If we wanted to, we could successfully recruit EFF leaders to join the MK Party,” Shivambu said, adding that many former comrades understood the reasons behind his departure.

However, EFF leader Julius Malema wasted no time in firing back.

“He’s talking rubbish,” Malema snapped, clearly irked by the suggestion that the MK Party could poach from his ranks.

Shivambu’s remarks also tried to assure that the MK Party is not aiming to destroy the EFF. Instead, he claimed the goal was to “unite progressive forces” under a new ideological umbrella. He emphasized that his move to the MK Party was self-initiated, not the result of being lured away.

No Alliance in Sight

Despite growing speculation, Malema has made it clear that the EFF has no intention of collaborating with the MK Party.

Calls for unity between the two radical parties surfaced earlier this year, especially after a controversial trip to the US where it was alleged that the ANC and DA might team up to keep both the EFF and MK Party out of power.

But Malema has stood firm in his stance. There will be no coalition or collaboration between his party and the MK movement—despite the MK Party’s pact with the African Transformation Movement (ATM) to cooperate on political and parliamentary matters.

A Political Breakup Still Making Waves

Shivambu’s dramatic exit from the EFF in August 2024 came as a shock—even to Malema. Once a key figure within the EFF leadership, Shivambu’s defection left a bitter taste, and public jabs between the two have become increasingly common.

Their recent exchange is a reminder of the deepening divide, not just between individuals, but in the broader fight over who holds the future of South Africa’s radical political voice.

{Source: The Citizen}

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