By Doreen Mokgolo
- Floyd Shivambu says the ANC, Economic Freedom Fighters and uMkhonto Wesizwe are no longer fit to lead the liberation of black people.
- Shivambu revealed the Mayibuye Consultation Process with pastors, civil groups and traditional leaders, including controversial figures accused of serious crimes.
Floyd Shivambu, the national convener of the new Mayibuye Consultation Process, has declared that black opposition parties can no longer be trusted to lead South Africa’s liberation.
Speaking to the media, Shivambu said the African National Congress, Economic Freedom Fighters and uMkhonto Wesizwe Party have all failed. He accused the MKP of being run like a family business, with decisions reversed during private dinners.
“The MKP can’t be a democratic liberation movement if it’s controlled by one family,” he said.
Shivambu introduced the national members of the Mayibuye movement, made up of former members of the MKP, ANC and EFF. He said the group is united by frustration with the current leadership.
He also brought in high-profile religious leaders, including Pastor Bafana Zondo, who faces 10 charges of rape and sexual assault. Shivambu himself was criticised in the past for visiting Shepherd Bushiri, a fugitive hiding in Malawi.
The movement has support from traditional kingdoms, Christian organisations and civil groups. King Daniel Mthimkhulu from KwaZulu-Natal said traditional leaders are tired of empty promises from political parties.
“We will support the movement and help it to be delivered to parliament,” the king said.
Shivambu said former president Jacob Zuma had requested a meeting after the Mayibuye announcement, but he declined, saying his focus is on the consultation process.
He said the movement will help South Africans speak out about national issues and decide what kind of party they want before the 2027 elections.
He also apologised to MKP spokesperson Nhlamulo Ndhlela for claiming he uses drugs, after being served legal documents and seeing Ndhlela’s drug test results.
Pictured above: Mayibuye Consultation Process members.
Image source: Doreen Mokgolo
