Aug 15, 2024
Floyd Shivambu Resigns from EFF to Join MK-Party | eKayzone
Deputy President of EFF Floyd Shivambu leaves EFF to join MK-Party, marking a significant shift in South African politics
In turn of events, Floyd Shivambu, the Deputy President of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), has resigned from the party to join the newly formed MK-Party. This move marks a significant shift in South African politics, as Shivambu, a former ANC Youth League (ANCYL) spokesperson, has been a key figure in the country's political landscape.
Shivambu's political journey has been marked by controversy and bold decisions. In 2013, he left the ANC amid a disciplinary process against him and Julius Malema, who was later expelled from the ANC. The duo then co-founded the EFF, a party that has since become a formidable force in South African politics. Despite the ANC's inability to proceed with disciplinary action against Shivambu at the time, his departure from the party and subsequent rise within the EFF were pivotal moments in his career.
Julius Malema, the EFF President, expressed his regret over Shivambu's departure, stating, "I told him that when you resign from the EFF, you are resigning from yourself because you are the founder of the EFF. We wish the deputy all the success, and we know wherever he goes, he will be of value."
During the press briefing where Shivambu announced his resignation, he affirmed his commitment to the values of the EFF. "I will never abandon my commitment to economic freedom," he declared. This statement reflects his ongoing belief in the principles that the EFF was founded upon, despite his decision to leave the party.
Shivambu's decision to join the MK-Party is rooted in a shared vision between the two organizations. Both the EFF and the MK-Party are signatories to a "progressive charter" that emphasizes land expropriation without compensation and other revolutionary ideals. Shivambu has vowed to continue working towards the objectives of this charter in his new political home.
The MK-Party has also attracted other high-profile members from the EFF, including MP Mzwanele Manyi, further indicating a growing alignment between the two parties. As these developments unfold, it will be crucial to monitor how this new alliance impacts the broader South African political landscape.
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