African National Congress (ANC) secretary-general, Fikile Mbalula, has fired shots at former UmKhonto WeSizwe (MK) Party secretary-general Floyd Shivambu. Mbalula compared the politician to a ‘horrible accident’.
This came days after Shivambu’s media briefing about the country’s political climate. Mbalula took to X to share a video of himself responding to the claims that the ANC is directionless. The former transport minister said Shivambu’s remarks are slanderous.
“Floyd doesn’t have any record of giving direction to anything, so we’ll just take that as, you know, slanderous remarks coming from a failed politician,” said Mbalula.
The ANC member also commented on Shivambu’s demotion from the secretary-general position. He described Shivambu’s political career as unbelievable but wished him luck in his future.
During a television interview, Shivambu also made scathing remarks about the MK Party’s leadership. He claimed that MK Party president Jacob Zuma is surrounded by people who take advantage of his age.
Shivambu also alleged that MK Party spokesperson Nhlamulo Ndhlela ‘always’ uses drugs and alcohol. Ndhlela has now demanded a public apology. In a letter, Ndhlela said Shivambu has 48 hours to apologise and retract his remarks or face legal action. Ndhlela thereafter shared a negative drug test on X.
NATIONAL CONSULTATION PROCESS LAUNCHED
Despite the controversy, Shivambu said he has no plans to resign from the MK Party. However, he has launched a national consultation process to seek guidance on the country’s political climate. The Mayibuye Engagement Team said thousands of citizens are set to participate in the initiative.
The nationwide engagement aims to inquire if there is a need for a new political party to be formed. In a statement, the team says the process is not just a campaign but a listening session. The Mayibuye Engagement Team also seeks to find out the values, priorities, and principles needed to govern a new party, should it be formed.
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