Floyd Shivambu
South AfricapoliticianMaleb. 19825.0Global Dominance: 0.01%Floyd Shivambu is a prominent South African politician and the secretary general of the uMkhonto weSizwe party, formerly serving as the deputy president of the Economic Freedom Fighters. He has been at the center of controversy within the party, facing internal criticism from members, including Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, who recently called for his removal from leadership.
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Floyd Shivambu is the leader of the Afrika Mayibuye Movement.
‘My father is a chess player and a very smart man’ – Duduzile Zuma-SambudlaSouth Africa· 2026-06-22
Floyd Shivambu has previously held the secretary general role in the MK party.
Zuma reshuffles MK leadership, Brian Molefe replaces Mpiyakhe Limba as treasurer general – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2026-01-12
Floyd Shivambu was the first to flag the looting of MKP funds and raised concerns about the party's finances.
Zuma, MKP and the ‘looted’ R70m – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-11-07
The party’s national disciplinary committee prepared a report and sent it to Floyd Shivambu.
MK party provincial chief whip accused of extorting money from staff members – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-10-31
Floyd Shivambu is the president of the Afrika Mayibuye Movement who fired Nolubabalo Mcinga over unsanctioned meetings.
Floyd Shivambu fires deputy Nolubabalo Mcinga over unsanctioned meeting with Jacob Zuma – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-10-24
Floyd Shivambu has announced the Afrika Mayibuye Movement as a new political party and himself as its president.
Floyd Shivambu announces Africa Mayibuye Movement party, with himself as presiden – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-09-06
Floyd Shivambu was punished by the MK party for consulting the self-proclaimed prophet Shepherd Bushiri.
Zuma preaches politics as liturgy – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-09-05
Floyd Shivambu’s Mayibuye iAfrika gains momentum as MK leaders defect.
Floyd Shivambu’s Mayibuye iAfrika gains momentum as MK leaders defect – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-08-22Floyd Shivambu’s Mayibuye iAfrica party and Mmusi Maimane’s Build One South Africa, competition would be stiff.
Joburg ActionSA councillors only stay for salaries, have applied for DA posts – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-08-12
Floyd Shivambu was replaced as secretary general and had his membership terminated.
Some MK party members are lucky I have not fired them – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-08-08
Floyd Shivambu is a former secretary general who has accused Ndhlela of taking drugs and has been involved in the factional disputes.
‘Some MK members jealous of Duduzile and my relationship with Zuma’ – Nhlamulo Ndhlela – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-08-04
Floyd Shivambu is a former MK secretary general who accused the Moroccan government of trying to buy the party’s support.
We won’t attack Zuma publicly, even if he takes arms with Morocco, Western Sahara’s Beisat says – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-07-22
Floyd Shivambu launched the new political initiative Mayibuye, which is discussed in the podcast.
Will John Steenhuisen lead past 2026? With Tara Roos – Podcast episode 12 – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-07-14
Floyd Shivambu launched his Mayibuye consultation process, introducing what he called a national consultation team as the first step toward forming a new political party.
Shivambu’s predatory politics – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-07-03
Floyd Shivambu has been in the headlines due to his falling-out with the uMkhonto weSizwe party.
The GNU survives a year – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-06-20
Floyd Shivambu has been removed as uMkhonto weSizwe party secretary general.
I was fired as MK secretary-general over false plot against Zuma – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-06-19
Floyd Shivambu was removed from his position because he was allegedly trying to solicit funds from business people to finance the formation of his own political party.
MK party’s ‘December 16’ faction pushing for spokesperson Ndhlela to be secretary general – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-06-19
Floyd Shivambu was described as a small boy lacking political support and being undisciplined by Collen Malatji.
ANC hates small boy Floyd Shivambu; no one cares about him — and Zuma realised it – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-06-17
Floyd Shivambu is mentioned in the context of his recent apology and subsequent job loss.
Bitching and moaning. For a cause – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-06-14
Floyd Shivambu was mentioned in connection with the MK party's secretary general position following his dismissal.
Zungula removed as ATM leader because of his ‘growing popularity’, say party insiders – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-06-12
Floyd Shivambu’s redeployment from the position of secretary general of the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party to a seat in parliament is not simply a procedural shift.
The fragility of proximity politics – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-06-08
Floyd Shivambu was dismissed from his position as secretary general of the MK party and redeployed to parliament.
MK leaders welcome Shivambu’s axing as secretary general – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-06-06
Floyd Shivambu has been removed as secretary-general of the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party after attending a service at Shepherd Bushiri's church.
South African politician sacked over visit to fugitive pastor
Ghana· 2025-06-05
Malema said he would not work with Shivambu and did not want to involve himself in his problems.
Zuma’s MK party wants to undermine EFF under the guise of ‘black unity’ – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-06-04
Floyd Shivambu has been removed as secretary-general of the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party after attending an Easter service at Shepherd Bushiri's church.
South African politician sacked by MK over Shepherd Bushiri visit
United Kingdom· 2025-06-04Floyd Shivambu was stripped of his position as MK party secretary general and redeployed to parliament over his unsanctioned trip to Malawi.
Zuma sacks Shivambu as MK secretary-general – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-06-03Floyd Shivambu defended his decision to attend a church service led by Prophet Shepherd Bushiri, which led to his removal as Secretary-General of the MK Party.
“I Am Not Apologising”: Shivambu Removed as MK Party SG Over Bushiri Visit, Redeployed to Parliament - Malawi Nyasa Times
Malawi· 2025-06-03
Floyd Shivambu is mentioned as Malema's then right-hand man who benefitted from dodgy deals with the South African VBS bank.
South Africa's Julius Malema under Trump scrutiny for extremist views
United States· 2025-05-31
Positions, such as that of Floyd Shivambu, are dished out willy-nilly at Jacob Zuma's behest.
People are being walked into the dark – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-05-13
Floyd Shivambu, secretary-general of the uMkhonto weSizwe party, was condemned for visiting Shepherd Bushiri in Malawi.
Floyd Shivambu condemned by South Africa for visiting Shepherd Bushiri in MalawiUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-20