WATCH: Floyd Shivambu unveils vision for new broad-based political movement

The National Convenor of the Mayibuye Consultation Process, Floyd Shivambu, is set to brief the media on the outcomes of its nationwide consultations and national dialogue aimed at the possible formation of a political party or movement.

The briefing is being held in Midrand, Johannesburg.

According to Mayibuye iAfrika spokesperson Sydney Baloyi, the press conference will mark a “history-making” moment that could reshape South Africa’s political landscape.

“This important press conference will unveil history-making announcements that will reshape the political landscape of South Africa,” said Baloyi.

“After extensive consultations across the nation - engaging diverse voices from communities, professionals, youth, women, elders, royal leaders, faith leaders, students, workers, and ordinary citizens - the Mayibuye Consultation Process stands on the cusp of a transformative and revolutionary moment.”

Baloyi said the briefing will not merely serve as an update, but as “a declaration of intent that echoes the calls for unity, progress, and renewal heard from every corner of our country.”

Last month, IOL News reported that Shivambu denied that the new movement is a breakaway from MK, the EFF, or the ANC. 

He said that Mayibuye is an independent force aiming to surpass all three in size and influence.

Addressing volunteers in Durban, Shivambu confirmed that the consultation process had been conducted across all provinces and would lead to the formation of a broad-based political party. 

The envisioned movement would include an in-house labour union, civic groups, and NGOs.

“We are not a faction or splinter of any organisation,” he said. “We welcome members from all parties, but Mayibuye stands on its own.”

Shivambu’s comments followed his expulsion from the MK Party in July 2025 over alleged breaches of trust and ideological differences. 

His brief tenure in the party was marked by internal tensions, including a controversial trip to Malawi to meet with self-proclaimed prophet Shepard Bushiri.

Despite initial plans to deploy him to Parliament, his name was eventually excluded from the MK list.

In July, MK Party confirmed that Shivambu was expelled from the party for breaching party trust and straying from its ideological line. 

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