Shivambu Reveals EFF Leaders Knew of His Move to MK Party, Kept Malema Uninformed
Floyd Shivambu has disclosed that multiple senior EFF officials were aware of his plans to join the uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MK Party), though they deliberately chose not to inform party leader Julius Malema. Shivambu, who recently left his role as deputy president of the EFF, stated that he saw no need to alert Malema, following advice from some officials who felt it was best left unmentioned.
In an interview with Sizwe Mpofu-Welsh on the SMWX podcast, Shivambu discussed his transition to the MK Party, a decision he believes marks a positive turning point in his political career. He noted that joining a political party en masse is "not disciplined" and does not align with proper political culture.
Reflecting on his legacy within the EFF, Shivambu asserted that he was instrumental in the party's formation, having developed its name, guiding principles, and foundational documents. Despite his exit, he emphasized it was not his place to recruit EFF members to follow him, though several key figures, including former public protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane, recently left to join the MK Party.
In an interview with Sizwe Mpofu-Welsh on the SMWX podcast, Shivambu discussed his transition to the MK Party, a decision he believes marks a positive turning point in his political career. He noted that joining a political party en masse is "not disciplined" and does not align with proper political culture.
Reflecting on his legacy within the EFF, Shivambu asserted that he was instrumental in the party's formation, having developed its name, guiding principles, and foundational documents. Despite his exit, he emphasized it was not his place to recruit EFF members to follow him, though several key figures, including former public protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane, recently left to join the MK Party.
