Shivambu announces Mayibuye Movement launch ahead of local elections

FLOYD Shivambu, the leader of the burgeoning Mayibuye Movement, has officially confirmed that the nationwide consultation process for his new political party has ended, with a clear focus on contesting the crucial 2026 local government elections.

- MASHUDU SADIKE

Shivambu has also announced that the new party would likely be launched this month. Shivambu made his intention to contest elections three weeks ago, following extensive engagements across the country, signalling his firm intent to reenter the political fray after his recent departure from the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party.

Shivambu, who has been the national convenor of the Mayibuye consultation process, revealed that the movement is already in the process of registering as a political party with the Electoral Commission of SA (IEC).

Speaking during an address in Gauteng, he said consultations so far have indicated that South Africans are ready for a revolutionary movement.

The Afrika Mayibuye movement is already being registered as a political party which claims an “overwhelming” endorsement from communities for its formation.