A rough start to the year for Shivambu as tensions rise within MK

702’s Clement Manyathela (standing in for Bongani Bingwa) speaks with Tshidi Madia, EWN Associate Political Editor.

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Floyd Shivambu has been accused of changing employee contracts as secretary-general, which has led to salary cuts.

The EFF has been referring to him as ‘the outgoing secretary-general of the MK Party.’

“He has had a very tough February.”

- Tshidi Madia, EWN Associate Political Editor 

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Madia says he has been lobbying to bring others into the party - including those from the EFF, which those in the MK see as a threat.

“They feel they are being pushed to the fringes.”

- Tshidi Madia, EWN Associate Political Editor 

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