Cape Town – Floyd Shivambu, the deputy president of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), has announced his resignation from the party during a press briefing at the EFF headquarters in Johannesburg.
Shivambu, joined by Julius Malema and other EFF leaders, read his resignation letter and announced that he will be joining the MK Party.
This move comes amid significant challenges for the EFF, which has been struggling since the recent national and provincial elections in May.
The formation of Jacob Zuma’s uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party has further impacted the EFF, dropping it to the fourth most popular party in South Africa.
Floyd Shivambu, key EFF figures set to step down – reports
Cape Town – Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) deputy president Floyd Shivambu is expected to announce his resignation from the party due to internal challenges following recent elections, reports said on Thursday.
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The EFF has scheduled an urgent press conference for Thursday, where party officials will address the media.
According to SABC, Shivambu has requested to be relieved of all his responsibilities within the party and Parliament.
However, sources indicate that he is seeking approval for this decision from EFF leadership, including party leader Julius Malema.
Shivambu’s resignation is anticipated to be the first in a series of departures from other EFF members, The Citizen reported.
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