Floyd Shivambu on Malema split, MK ‘betrayal’, VBS money and future of SA politics

About this episode

Floyd Shivambu discusses his political journey and the implications of his break with Julius Malema.

Afrika Mayibuye Movement leader Floyd Shivambu sits down with Sunday Times deputy editor Mike Siluma to reflect on his political journey from the ANCYL to the EFF, why he broke with Julius Malema, and the fallout from his stint in the MK Party. He responds to lingering questions about the VBS scandal, his meeting with Bushiri, and his expulsion from MK, while unpacking what “total freedom and emancipation” means under Mayibuye. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

People in this episode

Host: Mike Siluma

Guest: Floyd Shivambu

Topics covered

• Floyd Shivambu
• Malema split
• MK betrayal
• VBS money
• future of SA politics

Keywords

• ANCYL
• EFF
• political journey
• VBS scandal
• total freedom
• Mayibuye

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Places: SA

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