Afrika Mayibuye

The newly formed Afrika Mayibuye Movement is gearing up for its first national convention at the University of Johannesburg’s Soweto campus from 5 to 7 December 2025. Party president Floyd Shivambu, speaking at a media briefing in Soweto on Wednesday, described the event as a key moment in the organisation’s growth. Formed after Shivambu’s exit from the uMkhonto weSizwe Party in September 2025, the movement aims to push for total freedom and emancipation for South Africans. The gathering will bring together delegates from all nine provinces, along with allies from youth, student, women’s, traditional, and religious groups. This comes amid recent leadership changes, where Shivambu defended the reshuffle as a move to remove incompetent members and build a stronger team. As South Africa faces ongoing challenges like poverty and inequality, the convention will focus on policies to tackle these issues, including a call for a commission of inquiry into black poverty. With the party’s membership portal now open, supporters are urged to register and pay fees to join the event, which Shivambu says will chart a path for real change.
The convention marks a big step for the party, which Shivambu claims has grown quickly since its launch. It follows a time of internal shifts, including resignations that the leader says were due to poor performance. Political watchers see this as a test for Mayibuye iAfrika’s staying power in a crowded field, especially with elections on the horizon.
Background on Mayibuye iAfrika and Shivambu’s Journey
Mayibuye iAfrika was born out of Floyd Shivambu’s resignation from his role as secretary-general of the uMkhonto weSizwe Party. Shivambu left after claiming a fake intelligence report accused him of plotting to overthrow party leader Jacob Zuma. Before that, he was a key figure in the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) as deputy president for over a decade. [0] [1] [3] The new movement positions itself as a 21st-century liberation force, focusing on land restitution, economic justice, and uplifting the poor. Shivambu has said the party draws from diverse experiences across regions to stay rooted in people’s realities.
The name “Mayibuye iAfrika” echoes historical calls for Africa’s return to its people, symbolising a push against ongoing oppression and exploitation. Since starting, the party has held consultations in communities, addressing local needs like water access and job creation. Shivambu has claimed faster growth than the EFF in its early days, with structures in all provinces and alliances with workers, faith groups, and traditional leaders.
Details of the Upcoming Convention
The three-day event at UJ’s Soweto campus expects around 2,000 delegates, making it a major gathering for the young party. Shivambu explained: “These representatives will engage in robust discussions to chart a course towards total freedom and emancipation. Now addressing the pressing issues that afflict and afflict our communities and nation.”
Key topics will include speeding up liberation efforts, with a focus on social and economic challenges. The party has opened its membership portal, urging supporters to join and pay registration fees for the convention. Shivambu stressed that these funds are crucial for hosting the event successfully.
The choice of Soweto as the venue holds symbolic weight, as Shivambu called it “the cradle of resistance and a symbol of the unyielding spirit of our people in the pursuit of freedom and dignity.” The campus will host debates on policies, strategies, and programmes to drive change.
Recent Leadership Changes and Party Stability
The build-up to the convention has not been smooth, with a major leadership reshuffle announced on 29 November 2025. Several top members resigned, including deputy presidents and secretaries, which Shivambu described as a purge of “incompetent” people who failed to add value. He said the party did a “scientific measure and assessment” of their work and recalled them during a meeting on 28 November.
Despite the exits, Shivambu insists the movement is stable and stronger. “There is no leadership turmoil within the Africa Mayibuye movement. We are fine,” he said at the briefing. The new lineup includes three deputy presidents and other roles filled by comrades from various provinces, aiming for diversity and expertise.
One notable resignation was Robert Nwedo, who cited being overwhelmed by dual roles in the party and his union. Shivambu compared the changes to early struggles in parties like the ANC, saying such dynamics are normal in formative stages.
Policy Focus: Commission on Black Poverty and Water Access
At the briefing, Shivambu renewed calls for a commission of inquiry into black poverty, arguing it’s intergenerational and needs urgent action. He said black people remain the poorest group in South Africa, and the party has a detailed policy on how to handle the probe to make outcomes binding.
The movement also pushes for clean water access, urging the government to declare shortages a national disaster. They have started borehole projects in areas like Limpopo and Eastern Cape, and plan irrigation schemes in KwaZulu-Natal.
Shivambu highlighted ties with religious and traditional leaders, noting their role in addressing community issues like crime and unemployment. The party recently joined a national day of prayer, drawing inspiration from sermons on social challenges.
International Stance and Workers’ Desk Launch
Shivambu condemned the US for excluding South Africa from the 2026 G20 summit, urging a lobby to isolate America for undermining multilateralism. He called for peace in African conflict zones and questioned recent elections in some countries.
The party launched a workers’ desk to support exploited sectors like EPWP workers, security guards, and farm workers, led by a deputy secretary-general. This aims to reinforce unions without replacing them.
Looking Ahead: Elections and Party Growth
Shivambu claimed strong presence across provinces, with members serving as councillors in some areas. He dismissed comparisons to smaller parties, predicting Mayibuye iAfrika will govern by 2029.

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