Cape Town – Tensions between the EFF and former deputy president Floyd Shivambu continue, fueled by recent defections to Jacob Zuma’s MK Party.
In a social media post, EFF MP Sinawo Tambo criticised Dali Mpofu’s exit as an act of “individualism”, which sparked a heated exchange with Shivambu.
“While I was in the EFF, I founded the MKP – After soul searching I joined MKP”
“I left the EFF and canvassed the perspective to rescue the MKP in the EFF, from making mistakes in its formative stages – I gave it a Constitution”
Major statements and insinuations that no one is…
— Sinawo Thambo (@Sinawo_Thambo) November 7, 2024
In response to this, Tambo, took to social media and wrote: “Major statements by people who had one foot in the EFF and one foot in the MKP until election results, because election results are the guide for black unity. There is a consistent posture of individualism, triumphalism and undermining, and contrary to popular belief, these acts are not against the EFF. Iyozala nkomoni [I wonder what this will result in].”
Shivambu reacted strongly to Tambo’s comment, and threatened to expose his resignation from the EFF.
“So you want us to produce your signed resignation letter from the EFF, CCT [central command team] and parliament or the resolution to remove you from structures? You want to cry again?” Shivambu asked.
Release such signed letters if they exist don’t do ngelinye ilanga threats !😅
You tried this with @SihleLonzi and failed, it won’t work with me. I screenshotted your threat when you texts us drunk 2am before you deleted it by the way.
Once you done, we will release the text…
— Sinawo Thambo (@Sinawo_Thambo) November 7, 2024
Tambo, however, responded by challenging Shivambu’s tactics and integrity.
“Release such signed letters if they exist, don’t do it ngelinye ilanga [on another day]. You tried this with Sihle Lonzi [EFF Student Command president] and failed, it won’t work with me. I screenshot your threat when you text us drunk at 2am before you deleted it by the way. Once you are done, we will release the text messages between you and Johann Rupert and the videos with concubines which led to your divorce.”
Despite these internal conflicts and exits, EFF leader Julius Malema remains confident in the party’s resilience amidst these disputes.
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
