Shivambu announces Mayibuye leadership committee comprising former MK Party members

JOHANNESBURG - Floyd Shivambu has announced the leadership committee of the Mayibuye Consultation Process, which includes a "substantial number" of former Umkhonto Wesizwe (MK)Party members.

Among the former MK Party members are Patrick Sindane, Luther Lebelo, Menzi Magubane and the controversial Bishop Stephen Zondo.  

Last week, the former secretary general of the MK Party announced he would be establishing a committee to consult South Africans on whether there is a need for a new political party.

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This came shortly after Shivambu fell out of favour with the MK Party, which demoted him to an ordinary member.

At a media briefing in Midrand on Friday, Shivambu said the committee is dominated by former MK Party members disappointed with the organisation's "current configuration".

“A substantial number comes from former members and leaders of the MK Party because of the correct observation that in its current configuration, the majority of MK members, including those that remain there, are not pleased with the manner in which the organisation is run.”

The Mayibuye Consultation Process claims it has enough volunteers to form a political party.

But it won't deviate from its planned consultation process before making that decision.

They will be tasked with going around the country and engaging the public on whether there is a need for a new political party in South Africa.

Shivambu said they have received applications from thousands of volunteers.

“So, we are in a space now, with the number of volunteers to constitute a fully-fledged national organisation that will be able to do the work that it's assigned to do.”