Floyd Shivambu Drops Political Bombshell: What You Need to Know

South African politics just got a whole lot more dramatic! On Thursday, 19 June 2025, Floyd Shivambu held a fiery press conference in Midrand that left jaws on the floor. Here's what went down — in plain English.

🔥 The Big Bombshells

Money is missing
Shivambu claimed that millions of rands are being stolen every month from the MK Party’s funds. He says fake intelligence reports are being used as an excuse to move money around — and into the wrong hands.

"Magic powers"?
Yes, you read that right. Shivambu says his removal as Secretary-General was based on a wild intelligence report that accused him of trying to overthrow Jacob Zuma — and even said he had supernatural powers! He called the whole thing “completely made up.”

Drug use in the party?
He didn’t name names, but Shivambu said there are people in the MK Party who may be using drugs and posting strange things on social media in the middle of the night. He said this kind of behavior is hurting the party’s image.

Starting something new?
Shivambu says he’s going to start talking to South Africans — from church leaders to sports stars — about building a new political movement. He wants it to be about the people, not just one leader.

Still in the MK Party (for now)
Even though he’s clearly unhappy, Shivambu said he hasn’t officially left the MK Party. He’s still a member — but he’s definitely shaking things up from the inside.

Standing his ground
He strongly denied using any party money for personal gain. Instead, he says he’s being targeted because he exposed corruption.

🎭 The Bigger Picture

This all comes after Shivambu was removed from his position as Secretary-General earlier this month. The party said it was because he travelled to visit Prophet Shepherd Bushiri in Malawi — but Shivambu says that’s just another excuse.

There’s no doubt the MK Party is going through a tough time, with lots of infighting and finger-pointing. Whether Shivambu starts a new party or stays to fight from within, one thing is clear: he’s not going quietly.

👀 Keep Watching

• Will Shivambu launch a brand-new political party?
• How will Jacob Zuma and the rest of the MK Party respond?
• What do South Africans think about all this?

Politics in Mzansi never stays quiet for long — and this latest chapter could change the game.

Stay tuned for updates — and grab the popcorn!