MK Party Keeping a Close Eye on Floyd Shivambu as New Political Moves Stir Speculation

Floyd Shivambu may no longer sit in Parliament under the MK banner, but the party hasn’t turned its back on him just yet.

The uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party, led by former president Jacob Zuma, has confirmed that former Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) heavyweight Floyd Shivambu is still a member of the party, despite his very public pivot toward launching a potential new political formation.

MK party spokesperson Nhlamulo Ndhlela says Shivambu’s recent political activities, including national consultations and the establishment of the Mayibuye Consultation Process, have been “observed and are under internal review.”

‘We’re Observing, Not Reacting’: MK Leadership on Floyd’s New Moves

Speaking to Newzroom Afrika, Ndhlela offered a measured but firm response to rising speculation that Shivambu is preparing to split from MK.

“We’re not a party of knee-jerk reactions. We’ve been watching his press briefings and statements. Yes, Floyd remains a member of uMkhonto weSizwe, and as such, we need to understand whether his current actions align with the party’s mandate,” said Ndhlela.

He added that Shivambu would be expected to account to party leadership, especially if his new movement threatens MK’s mission of consolidating black political unity and ultimately governing South Africa.

Mayibuye Movement: Another Breakaway or Just a Consultation?

At a Friday media briefing in Midrand, Shivambu, once the fiery deputy president of the EFF, unveiled a new national task team under the banner of the Mayibuye Consultation Process.

This initiative, he claims, will gather views from church leaders, communities, and stakeholders around the country before deciding whether to form a new political party.

“If the people say we must contest the 2026 local elections and the 2029 general elections, then that’s what we’ll do and we’ll do it to win,” Shivambu boldly declared.

The team includes former MK Party members Patrick Sindane, Luther Lebelo, and Menzi Magubane, as well as ex-EFF leaders Vusi Khoza and Fana Mokoena.

Omission from Parliament Adds Fuel to the Fire

The timing of Shivambu’s announcement comes shortly after MK filled nine vacant seats in the National Assembly, notably excluding Shivambu. Though demoted from his initial role as MK’s secretary general, Shivambu’s omission raised eyebrows and fueled rumours of a rift.

According to insiders, internal concerns had been mounting around Shivambu’s independence, with some seeing his parallel initiatives as a challenge to party discipline.

Politics or Power Play? Social Media Reacts

Online, South Africans have been weighing in:

“Shivambu is setting up his own party again? This man changes political homes more than load shedding stages,” joked one user on X.

“This could be strategic. If Mayibuye gains momentum, it could draw disillusioned EFF and MK supporters into something new,” said another political commentator.

Whether it’s viewed as a betrayal, a fresh start, or just a consultation exercise, Shivambu’s Mayibuye moment is already making waves in South Africa’s ever-shifting political waters.

What’s Next? All Eyes on the MK Leadership Meeting

The MK Party has scheduled an officials’ meeting this week, where Shivambu’s political path is expected to be discussed in more detail. Until then, he remains a card-carrying member, but perhaps not for much longer.

As Ndhlela put it, “We are a decisive leadership, but we apply our minds. We’ll take it from there once he accounts.”

In a nation where political loyalty can change faster than election posters fade in the sun, Floyd Shivambu’s next chapter, whether within or outside MK, is one to watch closely.

{Source: IOL}

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