South African Rainbow Alliance

Shivambu: I was fired as MK secretary-general over false plot against Zuma

Shivambu closed the door on returning to the EFF, calling his former party a ‘cult’

Lunga Mzangwe

MK party spokesperson Nhlamulo Ndhlela. (@NhlamuloNdhlela/X)

19 JUN 2025

MK party’s ‘December 16’ faction pushing for spokesperson Ndhlela to be secretary general

The faction is opposed to those who joined from other parties, such as Floyd Shivambu, assuming strategic leadership positions in uMkhonto weSizwe party

Lunga Mzangwe

3 min read

Neither Malema or Zuma, who wield significant influence within their respective parties, has taken any steps to mend the rift. (File photos)

AFRICAN TRANSFORMATION MOVEMENT

8 NOV 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

Mandisa Makgakga

5 min read