In a political shakeup, Floyd Shivambu resigns from the EFF and checks into the MK party. What led to this fiery fallout? Join the drama!
Floyd Shivambu, the charismatic deputy president of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) and one of its cornerstone figures, has dropped a political bombshell that is sending shockwaves through South Africa. High-ranking sources have confirmed that Shivambu has officially resigned from the party he helped establish, citing tensions with EFF leader Julius Malema as a catalyst for his abrupt exit. Reports suggest that the once-solid camaraderie between the two leaders started to wane after Malema found out that Shivambu was eyeing the party's presidency. Talk about a plot twist!
This unexpected resignation comes just months before the EFF is set to hold its third conference to elect new leadership, intensifying speculation about possible fractures within the party. In the aftermath of recent national and provincial elections, Shivambu isn’t the only one stepping down; a few other leaders have also signaled their intention to move on as the EFF grapples with emerging leadership challenges. Looks like the red berets might need a little more than a pep talk to rally back!
But what’s next for our dear Floyd? Straight from the frying pan into the fire, it appears! The newly-elected leaders of the MK Party are reportedly eager to have Shivambu on board, and in a farewell message to the EFF, he expressed wishes for “pure success and prosperity,” underscoring that the struggle for economic freedom should always take precedence over individual ambitions. It seems he’s not just leaving; he’s making a strategic move that could alter the political landscape.
As Shivambu prepares to embrace a new chapter with the MK Party, his departure serves as a poignant reminder of the volatile nature of political allegiances. Did you know the MK Party, a movement with historical significance dating back to the apartheid resistance, has been rebranding and searching for a fresh identity in modern South Africa? With charismatic leaders on the rise and tensions simmering in rival parties, only time will tell how this dramatic shift will influence the broader political environment. South Africa is certainly in for an exciting ride!
EFF deputy president Floyd Shivambu at the 2024 Election National Results Operation Centre at Gallagher Convention Centre, June 1 2024. Picture: FREDDY MAVUNDA.
This comes months before EFF structures are set to hold its third conference to elect new leadership.
Floyd Shivambu, the deputy president of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) and one of the party's founding leaders, is expected to resign from the party on ...
Floyd Shivambu, the deputy president of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), has reportedly resigned from the party. Highly placed sources confirmed to IOL ...
Several highly placed sources have confirmed to the SABC that Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) Deputy President Floyd Shivambu has indicated his intention to ...
The red berets has reportedly been rocked by the leadership challenges following the recent national and provincial elections in May.
JOHANNESBURG - The tables are turning in the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), with party leader Julius Malema set to hold an emergency meeting on Thursday.
The relationship broke down after EFF leader Julius Malema found out that Floyd Shivambu was planning to contest for the party's presidency.
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The EFF will address the media at a press conference in Johannesburg following the resignation of the party's deputy president, Floyd Shivambu.
Shivambu wished the EFF "pure success and prosperity", saying the struggle for economic freedom must never be compromised by an individual decision.
POLITICAL NEWS - Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) deputy president Floyd Shivambu has announced his official resignation from the party.
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Shivambu, flanked by Julius Malema and other leaders of the EFF read out his resignation letter and confirmed that he would be joining MK Party.
Floyd Shivambu has resigned as EFF's deputy president, saying he would be joining former president Jacob Zuma's MK party.
The EFF has been dealt yet another blow with its deputy president and founding member, Floyd Shivambu, resigning from the party. He will be joining former ...
Floyd Shivambu, the deputy president of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), has reportedly resigned from the party. Highly placed sources confirmed to IOL ...
Floyd Shivambu has resigned as the EFF's deputy leader and will join the Jacob Zuma-led uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK) party. Shivambu and EFF president Julius ...
POLITICAL NEWS - Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) deputy president Floyd Shivambu is reportedly set to announce his resignation from the party amid other ...
Floyd Shivambu, Deputy President of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) and Member of Parliament, has resigned from the party. The EFF convened an urgent ...
Malema said news of Shivambu's resignation had caught him by surprise. He said more resignations were expected. EFF president Julius Malema has "painfully" ...
EFF leader Julius Malema described former deputy Floyd Shivambu's departure as a sore loss, saying it reminded him of the pain he felt when he lost his ...
Shivambu has allegedly been looking for a new political home for some time, and is said to have approached the ANC, but was rejected.
Former EFF deputy president Floyd Shivambu's defection to MK will leave a leadership vacuum in a party deemed to be at its weakest since its 2013 formation.
Floyd Shivambu made some changes to his social media profile to show a change in his political home minutes after resigning as the EFF's deputy president.
Floyd Shivambu made some changes to his social media profile to show a change in his political home minutes after resigning as the EFF's deputy president.
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Floyd Shivambu's Thursday announcement that he was leaving his post as deputy leader of the EFF is the biggest shake-up since its launch 11 years ago.
Floyd Shivambu, the deputy president of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), has officially resigned from the party. Shivambu announced his resignation on ...
Shivambu, flanked by Julius Malema and other leaders of the EFF read out his resignation letter and confirmed that he would be joining MK Party.
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JOHANNESBURG - Economic Freedom Fighters Deputy President Floyd Shivambu dropped a bombshell by confirming he has resigned from the party he co-founded with ...