All eyes on Johannesburg as Floyd promises to ‘expose lies’ in explosive briefing

It’s the kind of political cliffhanger South Africans have come to expect from Floyd Shivambu. Following his sudden and controversial removal as secretary-general of the MK Party, the firebrand politician has taken to social media to announce what many are calling a “tell-all” media briefing this Thursday in Johannesburg.

And if his words are anything to go by, we’re in for a spectacle.

“Hide nothing from the masses of our people. Tell no lies. Expose lies whenever they are told,” Shivambu posted on X, quoting revolutionary Amílcar Cabral. “It’s our DNA to speak the truth because the truth is Revolutionary.”

A brewing political saga

His post, poetic as it was, hints at something bigger brewing behind the scenes. While the official line from the MK Party is that Shivambu was booted after attending a church service in Malawi led by fugitive pastor Shepherd Bushiri, insiders suggest the real issue lies in internal party tensions and allegations that Shivambu had become “rude and disrespectful” to colleagues.

Whatever the reason, one thing is clear: Shivambu isn’t going quietly.

Could a new political movement be on the cards?

According to reports making the rounds on social media and in political circles, Thursday’s briefing could include a bombshell announcement: Shivambu may be preparing to resign from the MK Party entirely—and even launch his own political outfit.

It wouldn’t be the first time South Africa has seen a high-profile defection evolve into a brand-new movement. The political graveyard is littered with parties that tried and failed—but if anyone has the experience and name recognition to pull it off, it’s Shivambu.

Political analyst Professor Sipho Seepe weighed in on the speculation:

“The quote Floyd used is very telling. It suggests he’s positioning himself as the honest broker in a sea of political spin. By calling a press conference, he’s signaling that he still considers himself a major player on the political stage.”

Social media reaction: from curiosity to chaos

Unsurprisingly, social media has lit up with theories, memes, and not-so-subtle jabs. Some users have dubbed Thursday’s event the “Shivambu Showdown,” while others are hoping for “real tea” about the inner workings of the MK Party. A few, more cautiously, question whether this is simply damage control wrapped in revolution-speak.

A political phoenix or just smoke?

Floyd Shivambu is no stranger to controversy or reinvention. As a former deputy president of the EFF, he has often courted both praise and criticism in equal measure. His ability to remain politically relevant, even when out of formal leadership positions, is a testament to his shrewdness and street smarts.

But South Africa’s political landscape is unforgiving. Voters are disillusioned, opposition parties are splintered, and loyalty is fleeting. If Shivambu does intend to go it alone, he’ll need more than fiery rhetoric—he’ll need structure, strategy, and, most of all, trust.

Thursday’s briefing might simply be a chance to clear the air—or it could mark the start of something new and unpredictable. Will Shivambu drop names? Reveal internal conflicts? Launch a new movement? The country waits with bated breath.

Whatever unfolds, one thing is certain: Floyd Shivambu is stepping back into the spotlight and this time, he’s promising nothing but the truth. Or at least, his version of it.

Floyd Shivambu briefs the media

{Source: IOL}

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