Political Defections
latest news & developmentsEFF no-return policy tested after former MK Party campaigner elected in Nongoma
A former MK campaigner’s election to the EFF’s Nongoma leadership has triggered internal anger and renewed questions about party discipline in KwaZulu-Natal
Floyd Shivambu’s Mayibuye iAfrika gains momentum as MK leaders defect
The new political movement is aiming to challenge established parties in KwaZulu-Natal in next year’s local government elections
Malema says Mpofu proposed disbanding EFF to merge with MK party
During an in-house podcast interview, the Economic Freedom Fighters leader said he had been surprised by the suggestion
Malema unmoved by Mpofu’s defection to MK party, anticipates more exits
The long-time legal representative for Jacob Zuma said his decision came after ‘a lot of soul searching’