Floyd Shivambu Predicts MK Party’s Collapse, SA Amused As He Says It Won’t Exist in Next 10 Years
- Floyd Shivambu does not have high hopes for the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party going forward
- The former Secretary-General of the party explained the importance of starting his own movement
- South Africans shared their thoughts on his statement, with some questioning why he criticised the party
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Briefly News journalist Byron Pillay has dedicated a decade to reporting on the South African political landscape, crime, and social issues. He spent 10 years working for the Northern Natal Courier before transitioning to online journalism.
WESTERN CAPE – Floyd Shivambu has no plans to resign from the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party, but that hasn’t stopped him from criticising the organisation.
The former Secretary-General of the MK Party had harsh words for the movement, saying that he doesn’t believe it will be around in ten years. Shivambu made the comments during a Mayibuye consultation meeting in the Western Cape.
What did Shivambu say?
Speaking at a consultation meeting for his potential political movement, Shivambu said he predicted a bleak future for Jacob Zuma’s party. The former Economic Freedom Fighters member said that the party was struggling to become an organisation, and it would not be an organisation.
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He added that while many of the people gathered at the meeting would still be around in the next ten years, the party would not be. He then added that it may not even take that long.
“In less than 10 years, there won’t be an organisation called uMkhonto weSizwe in South Africa," he stated.
He added that the party did not have the fortitude, ideologically, spiritually, or organisationally, to outlive its current problems. He said that those who were thinking that there would be a party in ten years were wasting their time, which is why he started the process to create an organisation that was a true representation of all people.
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What you need to know about Shivambu's fall from grace
- The MK Party distanced itself from Shivambu's visit to Malawian pastor Shepherd Bushiri.
- Jacob Zuma removed Shivambu as the Secretary-General of the MK Party after his Malawi trip.
- Shivambu said he intended to stay in the MK Party but was considering starting his own party.
- Shivambu's name was not included on the party's list of the new members of Parliament.
- Mpumalanga MK Party members welcomed Floyd Shivambu’s removal, saying that he sidelined people.
How did South Africans react to Shivambu’s statement?
Social media users were amused by Shivambu’s statement, with some agreeing with him, while others questioned why he was changing his tune about the party.
Puleng Seitshiro joked:
“He’s now the fortune teller🤣.”
Bigshizzy Mlg Mos said:
“I think his prediction is based on Zuma's life expectancy.”
Lduga Wako Mngetshani added:
“He’s always talking about EFF and MKP in his meetings🤣.”
Tim Nkule Sibanda stated:
“I don't think even the most enthusiastic Sangoma would give them such a long shelf life. I say three years, and then they will merge.”
Clive Mhlongo noted:
“Yet joining MKP was the best decision he had ever taken🤣.”
Mwelo Ndabambi said:
“This one is confused. He does not even know which political party he will vote for.”
Nonjabulo Ladyfair added:
“I still don't know what his Mayibuye offers SA citizens.”
Nomthandazo Tembe asked:
“Who bothers to listen to this chameleon? Yesterday he was praising Zuma, today he's singing a different tune, mxm.”
Eva Mabonga said:
“10 years is way too far, maybe by next year. It's chaos at that party.”
Sangoma says Shivambu is a spy
Briefly News reported that a sangoma sensationally claimed that Shivambu was an EFF spy.
Dr Khehlelezi said that Julius Malema sent Shivambu to infiltrate the uMkhonto we Sizwe Party.
South Africans were amused by the sangoma's claims, with some joking that his bones were misleading him.
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