Cape Town – EFF deputy president Floyd Shivambu received his MSc in International Development from the University of London, prompting a mix of praise and criticism on social media.
While some celebrated his achievement, others saw his choice of institution as contradictory to EFF’s values, labeling it as elitist and foreign.
Shivambu expressed gratitude for the honour and highlighted his visit to Karl Marx’s grave.
“It’s an honour to join an illustrious Alumni notably Walter Rodney, a revolutionary Pan Africanist from Guyana and Arkebe Okubay, Africa’s most cogent Proponent of industrialization. The journey was worth it and expanded our understanding of What is to be Done!
“And of course had to go via Highgate Cemetery to visit Karl Marx’s grave!,” he
On Tuesday the 30th of April 2024, I had the honour of being awarded a MSc in International Development degree by the University of London’s School of Oriental and African Studies (@SOAS).
It’s an honour to join an illustrious Alumni notably Walter Rodney, a revolutionary Pan… pic.twitter.com/2lPcujZjle
— Floyd Shivambu (@FloydShivambu) May 2, 2024
Notable figures like Gareth Cliff congratulated him, while supporters emphasised the importance of understanding international dynamics.
Congratulations, Floyd
— Gareth Cliff (@GarethCliff) May 2, 2024
Critics questioned Shivambu’s alignment with Western education and its capitalist ideologies.
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