Floyd Shivambu says he has not resigned from the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party. However, he says he will seek guidance from South Africans about whether he should form a political party.
The former MK Party secretary-general said he will seek guidance from religious leaders across the country. During the address, Shivambu said that if the majority of people say there is no reason for him to form a political party, then he will not do so.
He also claimed that, if the MK Party has an issue with him seeking guidance from citizens, then action should be taken against him.
SHIVAMBU BURNS BRIDGES
Shivambu came out guns blazing during his political address. He made claims that MK Party president Jacob Zuma is surrounded by people who exploit his age. However, he added that he has deep respect for Zuma. He also said that he learned more in six months at the MK Party than 10 years in the Economic Freedom Fighters. The former EFF deputy president also compared his former party to a cult.
Shivambu made the remarks after he was removed as secretary-general. The MK Party made the decision to remove him from the post following Shivambu’s trip to Malawi to attend an Easter service at Shepherd Bushiri’s church. Bushiri fled South Africa while he was out on bail in 2020 and faces numerous charges including, fraud.
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