• Advertise
  • Contact
Saturday, May 17, 2025
New York Voice News
  • Login
  • Home
  • TRUMP ADMINISTRATION
  • NYC 2025 Elections
    • Public Advocate Candidates Forum
    • Comptroller Candidates Forum
    • Meet The Candidate Video Interview Series
  • Metro
  • U.S.
  • International
  • Opinion
  • Podcasts
  • Home
  • TRUMP ADMINISTRATION
  • NYC 2025 Elections
    • Public Advocate Candidates Forum
    • Comptroller Candidates Forum
    • Meet The Candidate Video Interview Series
  • Metro
  • U.S.
  • International
  • Opinion
  • Podcasts
No Result
View All Result
New York Voice
No Result
View All Result
Home International

Floyd Shivambu Quits EFF to Join Jacob Zuma’s MK Party

Michelle Wilson by Michelle Wilson
August 16, 2024
in Africa, International
Floyd Shivambu Quits EFF to Join Jacob Zuma’s MK Party
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

On Thursday, August 15th, Floyd Shivambu, the Deputy President of South Africa’s Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), announced his resignation from the party to join the MK Party, led by former President Jacob Zuma. Shivambu’s unexpected departure, just months before the EFF’s third elective conference, has sent shockwaves through South Africa’s political landscape. The announcement was made during an urgent press briefing at the EFF’s headquarters, where Shivambu, flanked by party leader Julius Malema, read his resignation letter aloud.

Shivambu emphasized that his decision to leave the EFF was a personal one rooted in his political development and not a reflection of any dissatisfaction with the party. He dismissed rumors that his departure was due to internal conflicts. Shivambu framed his resignation as a “revolutionary act” meant to unite progressive forces in South Africa’s political landscape.

Malema, in response, expressed his respect for Shivambu’s decision, referring to him as a “brother” and leaving the door open for his potential return to the EFF in the future. Malema assured the public that the party would continue to move forward and that the position of Deputy President would remain vacant until the December conference. This decision highlights the significant impact Shivambu’s departure will have on the party’s leadership dynamics.

Shivambu’s move to the MK Party, a political faction with deep ties to South Africa’s liberation struggle, is seen as a strategic shift. The MK Party, led by Zuma, aims to revive the revolutionary spirit of the African National Congress’s military wing, uMkhonto weSizwe. Shivambu’s alignment with Zuma is expected to bolster the MK Party’s influence, development of policies, and organizational structures.

The announcement has sparked intense speculation about the future of the EFF and its ability to maintain its political momentum without one of its key figures. As the party prepares for its upcoming conference, the loss of Shivambu is a significant blow, raising questions about the stability and unity within its ranks. However, Malema’s statements suggest that the EFF is determined to weather this storm and continue its mission of economic emancipation.

As the political landscape in South Africa continues to evolve, Shivambu’s departure marks a pivotal moment. His decision to join the MK Party under Zuma’s leadership underscores the shifting alliances and ongoing power struggles within the country’s political sphere. The impact of this move on South Africa’s broader political dynamics will be closely watched in the coming months.

Related Posts

Musk’s Chatbot Grok Sparks Controversy on X Over “White Genocide” References
South Africa

Musk’s Chatbot Grok Sparks Controversy on X Over “White Genocide” References

by Maria Cruz
May 15, 2025
Africa

U.S. Announces New Diplomacy Plan to Expand Trade with Africa

by Mona Davids
May 15, 2025
Trump Administration Grants Refugee Status to 49 White South Africans Arrive in U.S.
TRUMP ADMINISTRATION

Trump Administration Grants Refugee Status to 49 White South Africans Arrive in U.S.

by Tamara Brown
May 12, 2025
Cardinal Robert Prevost Becomes Pope Leo XIV, Breaking New Ground as the First American Pope
Metro

Cardinal Robert Prevost Becomes Pope Leo XIV, Breaking New Ground as the First American Pope

by Lisa Miller
May 8, 2025
Constitutional Court Strikes Down Law Stripping South Africans of Citizenship for Acquiring Another Nationality
South Africa

Constitutional Court Strikes Down Law Stripping South Africans of Citizenship for Acquiring Another Nationality

by Isabella Rodriguez
May 6, 2025

Translate

af Afrikaanssq Albanianam Amharicar Arabichy Armenianaz Azerbaijanieu Basquebe Belarusianbn Bengalibs Bosnianbg Bulgarianca Catalanceb Cebuanony Chichewazh-CN Chinese (Simplified)zh-TW Chinese (Traditional)co Corsicanhr Croatiancs Czechda Danishnl Dutchen Englisheo Esperantoet Estoniantl Filipinofi Finnishfr Frenchfy Frisiangl Galicianka Georgiande Germanel Greekgu Gujaratiht Haitian Creoleha Hausahaw Hawaiianiw Hebrewhi Hindihmn Hmonghu Hungarianis Icelandicig Igboid Indonesianga Irishit Italianja Japanesejw Javanesekn Kannadakk Kazakhkm Khmerko Koreanku Kurdish (Kurmanji)ky Kyrgyzlo Laola Latinlv Latvianlt Lithuanianlb Luxembourgishmk Macedonianmg Malagasyms Malayml Malayalammt Maltesemi Maorimr Marathimn Mongolianmy Myanmar (Burmese)ne Nepalino Norwegianps Pashtofa Persianpl Polishpt Portuguesepa Punjabiro Romanianru Russiansm Samoangd Scottish Gaelicsr Serbianst Sesothosn Shonasd Sindhisi Sinhalask Slovaksl Slovenianso Somalies Spanishsu Sundanesesw Swahilisv Swedishtg Tajikta Tamilte Teluguth Thaitr Turkishuk Ukrainianur Urduuz Uzbekvi Vietnamesecy Welshxh Xhosayi Yiddishyo Yorubazu Zulu
en English
No Result
View All Result

VOICE and LAN Newspapers Retailers

  • NEWS CATEGORIES
  • Metro
  • Crime and Public Safety
  • Adams Adminstration
  • Education
  • School Safety
  • U.S.
  • International
  • QUICK LINKS
  • Home
  • Newspaper Editions
  • Retail Locations
  • Advertise With Us
  • About Us
  • Contact

© 2025 New York Voice News. All Rights Reserved.

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Metro
  • Crime and Public Safety
  • Adams Adminstration
  • Education
  • School Safety
  • U.S.
  • International
  • Newspaper Editions
  • Retail Locations
  • Advertise With Us
  • About Us
  • Contact

© 2025 New York Voice News. All Rights Reserved.

Are you sure want to unlock this post?
Unlock left : 0
Are you sure want to cancel subscription?