Floyd Shivambu drops bombshell | Scrolla.Africa

By Zukile Majova
Political Editor

Floyd Shivambu, the deputy president of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) and one of the party’s founding leaders, is expected to resign from the party on Thursday.

The fallout between Julius Malema and Shivambu has been building for at least two years, with some members pushing for Shivambu to replace Malema as party president.

This situation is linked to the party’s poor performance in the last general elections and comes as the EFF prepares for its elective conference in December.

An official announcement is expected at midday.

Shivambu has already informed his branch in Ward 44, Johannesburg, that he won’t be renewing his membership with the EFF.

He will also be stepping down from his position in Parliament.

Shivambu is not leaving alone. Other members, such as former President Jacob Zuma’s spokesperson, Jimmy Manyi, and former Public Protector, Busisiwe Mkhwebane, are also expected to resign.

Carl Niehaus, a long-time supporter of Zuma, as well as Veronica Mente, the national chairperson of the EFF, along with many other EFF members, are also likely to leave.

Disagreements within the EFF leadership have intensified due to Malema’s decision to reject the ANC’s offer for the EFF to join the government of national unity.

Meanwhile, Zuma’s MK party has recalled about 20 MPs and is expected to submit a new list of representatives in Parliament.

The MK party reportedly needs experienced MPs to help with policy matters.

Pictured above: Floyd Shivambu. 

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