By Johnathan Paoli
Former uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) secretary-general Floyd Shivambu has officially confirmed preparations and leadership structures of a nationwide political engagement initiative under the banner of the Mayibuye consultation process, aimed at gauging public support for the formation of a new political party.
“We are going to listen to the people of South Africa before taking any decision. If the outcome of this consultation is to launch a political party or movement, then the national convention will carry that mandate,” Shivambu reiterated.
The announcement comes just weeks after his removal from the MKP’s top leadership, following internal disagreements and controversies, including an unauthorised visit to fugitive pastor Shepherd Bushiri in Malawi.
The Mayibuye team is made up of political veterans and former leaders from the MKP, Economic Freedom Fighters and African National Congress. It set to crisscross all 257 municipalities, gathering public opinion on whether South Africans want
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