Calls for Shivambu’s head a result of ‘tribalism’, say his supporters
/ 29 May 2025

Calls for Shivambu’s head a result of ‘tribalism’, say his supporters

A faction in the uMkhonto weSizwe party aligned to traditional leaders is calling for a leadership change that could affect not only Floyd Shivambu

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EFF purges KZN leaders accused of colluding with MK party
/ 14 May 2025

EFF purges KZN leaders accused of colluding with MK party

The EFF has removed two senior KwaZulu-Natal leaders after allegations of ghost branches, sabotage and defiance of Julius Malema’s directives

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Malema’s accusations against MK party are ‘theatre of politics’, says Mzobe
/ 30 April 2025

Malema’s accusations against MK party are ‘theatre of politics’, says Mzobe

Taking control of the ANC would be part of uMkhonto weSizwe party’s ‘political project’ of unifying black people, the MK party’s head of presidency added

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‘Incompetent’ Mzwanele Manyi faces MK party revolt
/ 27 February 2025

‘Incompetent’ Mzwanele Manyi faces MK party revolt

Some members believe the chief whip is out of his depth, which has left the EFF’s Julius Malema dominating as the voice of the opposition

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EFF eyeing MK party strife to regain KZN ground ahead of 2026 poll
/ 14 February 2025

EFF eyeing MK party strife to regain KZN ground ahead of 2026 poll

Tensions between uMkhonto weSizwe’s Floyd Shivambu and Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla have exposed divisions the Red Berets intend to exploit

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One year on, parallel leadership, financial battles threaten Zuma’s MK party in KwaZulu-Natal
/ 10 January 2025

One year on, parallel leadership, financial battles threaten Zuma’s MK party in KwaZulu-Natal

Provincial convener Willies Mchunu says the party needs to start building its structures from scratch

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MK party to contest every ward in 2026 local government elections
/ 13 December 2024

MK party to contest every ward in 2026 local government elections

Jacob Zuma’s party aims for a branch in every ward by the middle of 2025

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EFF conference expected to deliver Malema’s third term
/ 13 December 2024

EFF conference expected to deliver Malema’s third term

Former secretary general Godrich Gardee appears set to be elected as deputy president

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EFF removes provincial leaders from deployment for violating pre-conference rules
/ 5 December 2024

EFF removes provincial leaders from deployment for violating pre-conference rules

Backers of Mbuyiseni Ndlozi are removed from deployment before the party’s elective conference

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EFF factionalism ‘not a factor’ for December conference
/ 18 November 2024

EFF factionalism ‘not a factor’ for December conference

The slate of party president Julius Malema is expected to win unopposed

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EFF defector Dali Mpofu to join uMkhonto weSizwe party’s high command
/ 13 November 2024

EFF defector Dali Mpofu to join uMkhonto weSizwe party’s high command

Mpofu is likely to continue with his legal work, including representing Jacob Zuma in the arms deal case, which would prevent him from being an MP

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Tension between EFF and MK party threatens progressive caucus
/ 8 November 2024

Tension between EFF and MK party threatens progressive caucus

The EFF is rethinking its alliance with Jacob Zuma’s party, with accusations of destabilisation after mass resignations

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With Malema’s backing, Gardee heads the deputy leader race
/ 1 November 2024

With Malema’s backing, Gardee heads the deputy leader race

Party leader Julius Malema seems set to maintain control at the Economic Freedom Fighters elective conference

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