The political landscape in South Africa has taken another dramatic turn as former EFF deputy president Floyd Shivambu has officially joined the MK Party, taking on the crucial role of National Organiser.
This appointment comes barely a week after his departure from the EFF. Shivambu’s appointment, announced at a media briefing in Sandton, places him at the heart of the MK Party’s operations, overseeing political education, monitoring, governance, and the establishment of structures.
He joins a formidable leadership team, including party president Jacob Zuma, deputy president John Hlophe, secretary-general Dr Sifiso Maseko, deputy secretary-general Nombuso Mkhize, treasurer-general Menzi Ngubane, and party chairperson Nathi Nhleko, who gained notoriety during the Nkandla debacle.
The MK Party, now the official opposition in Parliament, has set its sights on building a formidable force ahead of the 2026 local government elections and the 2029 national elections. Zuma, addressing the media, expressed his unwavering commitment to …