Floyd Shivambu has dismissed speculation that he is leaving the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party, despite his announcement of plans to explore the formation of a new political party in South Africa.
Speaking at a media briefing in Midrand on Thursday, Shivambu revealed that he would be establishing a national committee tasked with assessing whether there is a genuine need for a new political organisation. The initiative will involve consultations with traditional leaders, religious groups, business representatives, and other sectors of society.
His announcement follows his recent demotion within the MK Party from secretary-general to an ordinary member. The party linked his demotion to his controversial visit to the church of self-exiled Malawian pastor Shepherd Bushiri. Shivambu, however, claims the move was motivated by a fabricated intelligence report accusing him of plotting to unseat party leader Jacob Zuma.
Despite internal tensions, Shivambu has reaffirmed his commitment to the MK Party, stating that he has no intention of resigning. He said the process of engaging with South Africans about a new party would not contradict his continued membership.
Shivambu emphasised that the final decision on launching a new political formation will be guided by public sentiment. If the feedback indicates there is no appetite for a new party, he says he will respect that outcome and abandon the idea.
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