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Afrika Mayibuye Movement leader Floyd Shivambu Photo: Lunga Mzangwe
ANC

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
6 min read
MK party spokesperson Nhlamulo Ndhlela. (@NhlamuloNdhlela/X)
ANC

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
The red beret and EFF leader Julius Malema reflect the image of the party. Photo: File
AFRICAN TRANSFORMATION MOVEMENT

Malema: Zuma’s MK party wants to undermine EFF under the guise of ‘black unity’

Parties such as Xiluva, and the South African Rainbow Alliance have recently been absorbed by uMkhonto weSizwe party

  • Lunga Mzangwe
3 min read
The African Transformation Movement (ATM) has replaced its long-standing president, Vuyolwethu Zungula. (@ATMovement_SA/Twitter)
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No plans to merge with MK party or deregister ATM, says leader

Vuyo Zungula insists the party will remain independent, despite its alliance with Jacob Zuma’s party

  • Lunga Mzangwe
5 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

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