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Eyewitness News
5 hours ago
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- Eyewitness News
Shivambu claims many MK Party members unhappy with how organisation is run
JOHANNESBURG - Former uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party secretary-general Floyd Shivambu is claiming that many party members are unhappy with the party's course. While Shivambu is still a member of the MK Party, he has established the Mayibuye Consultation Panel, which will engage members of the public on whether there is a need for a new political organisation. At a media briefing on Friday, Shivambu unveiled the Mayibuye national leadership dominated by former MK Party members. Among the former MK Party members unveiled are Patrick Sindane, Menzi Magubane and Luther Lebelo, among others. Shivambu, who is the national convenor of the consultation process, said this was not a breakaway organisation of former MK Party members. ALSO READ: Floyd Shivambu: 'I don't beg for membership of political organisations' However, he acknowledged Mayibuye has a substantial number of former MK Party members. 'Majority of MK members, including those that remain, are not pleased with the manner in which the organisation is run. That is a fact that defines a lot of members. A lot of people had trusted that this is an organisation that was coming to be a replacement of the disappearing and dissipating liberation movement, but in its current configuration, the MK is not a viable vehicle to fight the battles of the people of SA.' Shivambu said the committee would hit the ground running as early as next week to determine from South Africans whether a new political party is needed.
The Herald
9 hours ago
- Politics
- The Herald
Shivambu retracts 'drugs and alcohol' claim about MK Party's Ndhlela
In the letter, the attorneys described the allegations as false, defamatory and malicious. 'The statements were made with reckless disregard for their truthfulness,' the letter read. 'As a public representative and a member of the MK Party, you are duty-bound to ensure that your public statements are accurate and do not unjustly harm others.' Shivambu was given 48 hours to publish an apology and a retraction of his statement on X, and to pin the post for a minimum of seven days, stating that 'the allegations were false, without foundation and that you regret making them'. Shivambu was also required to contact eNCA and request that they broadcast a correction of his statement. Failure to comply with the demands within 48 hours would lead to further legal action, including a defamation case in the high court, a court order compelling him to retract his statement and issue an apology, and liability for all costs associated with the legal proceedings. Despite his apology, Ndhlela has filed a civil case against Shivambu. TimesLIVE
Eyewitness News
20 hours ago
- Politics
- Eyewitness News
Shivambu withdraws 'drug and alcohol abuse' comments about MK Party's Ndlela
JOHANNESBURG - Former uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party secretary-general Floyd Shivambu has withdrawn comments he made about party spokesperson Nhlamulo Ndlela, in which he accused him of being addicted to drugs and alcohol. The retraction came shortly after Ndlela filed a R3 million defamation lawsuit against Shivambu at the Johannesburg High Court. Ndlela argues Shivambu's remarks have damaged his reputation, forming the basis of his legal claim for defamation of character. ALSO READ: MK Party's Ndlela sues Shivambu for defamation of character, demanding R3m Shivambu made the allegations during a series of television interviews this week. He officially retracted his statements during a media briefing on Friday. "When I spoke the other time, I was not yet the national convenor of the Mayibuye process. Part of the guidance, which I agreed to, is that I must unconditionally retract statements about drug and alcohol abuse of Nhlamulo Ndlela unconditionally."
IOL News
20 hours ago
- Politics
- IOL News
What to know about the R3-million defamation lawsuit by Nhlamulo Ndhlela against Floyd Shivambu
In a compelling legal confrontation, Nhlamulo Ndhlela, the national spokesperson for the UMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP), launched a defamation lawsuit against former party general secretary Floyd Shivambu, seeking a hefty R3-million in damages. The lawsuit comes on the heels of disparaging claims made by Shivambu during an interview with eNCA which Ndhlela asserts were baseless and intended to damage his reputation. Defamatory and malicious allegations Shivambu, who has publicly disparaged Ndhlela, labelled him "an imbecile" and "a fool," alleging that he is 'always on drugs and always high on alcohol.' Furthermore, these allegations included accusations of dishonesty regarding his interactions with former president Jacob Zuma, specifically suggesting the misuse of Zuma's daughter to gain influence within the MK Party. Statements were made to undermine Ndhlela According to Ndhlela's attorneys, Ndou Inc Attorneys, these statements reflect a significant disregard for truth and were crafted to undermine Ndhlela's standing as a respected figure within both the party and the larger political landscape. "These remarks have resulted in reputational damage, emotional distress, and public ridicule," read the court papers.
Daily Maverick
a day ago
- Politics
- Daily Maverick
Floyd Shivambu unveils Mayibuye consultation process, enlisting former EFF and MK leaders for dialogue
Less than a week after Floyd Shivambu announced he would be consulting various communities about launching a new political party, he announced some familiar names that are taking part. And there were jibes at the MK party, too. Former members of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) and uMkhonto Wesizwe (MK) party were named among volunteers and leadership for the Mayibuye Consultation Process, with Floyd Shivambu being the convener of the process. On Friday, 27 June, one week after Shivambu announced he was starting a process to determine if he should launch a new political party, he held a media briefing to announce the names of the individuals who would assist. They include former EFF MPs Vusi Khoza and Fana Mokoena and former MK party members Patrick Sindane, Menzi Magubane and Bishop Stephen Zondo. The names also included those of ordinary volunteers, union workers, religious leaders and former student leaders from across the country. Shivambu announced last week that he will consult communities and groups to gauge whether he should launch his own political party to contest the 2026 local government elections. His announcement came after his reported dismissal from the MK party, a mere 10 ten months after he joined it and was named as its secretary-general. However, Shivambu claimed last week that he is still a member of the MK party, which allows for dual membership. Shivambu told journalists on Friday that this consultative process will include existing political parties and their members, claiming that members of the Government of National Unity , including the African National Congress and the Democratic Alliance had talks with the consultative forum. 'If other political parties are willing to listen to us, we will also talk to them to appraise them of the process that we are engaged in,' Shivambu said. He claimed that more than '10 represented political parties that have approached us represented in different municipality councils […] said that they would want to form part of the Mayibuye consultation process, and these parties come from all corners of South Africa'. Shivambu said one of the reasons for the consultations is that those leading it 'think that the organisations that are supposed to be the fighting instruments on behalf of the oppressed masses of our people are not adequate enough to fight the battles ahead. We don't have confidence in the ANC; we don't have confidence in the MK; we don't have confidence in the EFF; and those are the three biggest black organisations'. Shivambu has been a member of all three parties. 'We are going […] to listen as to what is to be done, and that will guide us as to what we do moving forward,' he said. Shivambu took a swipe at President Ramaphosa's planned National Dialogue. 'We are here today to start a process of the real national dialogue as to what is to be done and this national dialogue that we are beginning is not like the highly expensive talk shop, which is convened by the South African government which clearly will have predetermined outcomes.' Shivambu also took swipes at fellow MK party members. Earlier on Friday, EWN reported that MK party spokesperson, Nhlamulo Ndhlela, is taking legal action against Shivambu, demanding R3-million in damages after Shivambu allegedly accused Ndhlela of drug and alcohol abuse. Shivambu said that as part of the new consultative process, he had 'benefited' from leadership in terms of how they should handle certain things. 'And part of that guidance is that I must unconditionally retract the statement of drug use and alcohol abuse of Nhlamulo Ndhlela unconditionally, but we take this opportunity to tell the people of South Africa to stay away from drugs and to stay away from alcohol, particularly if they are members of Parliament and members of leadership of different political parties,' he said. DM
