The President of the Economic Freedom Fighters Student Command (EFFSC) has launched a scathing attack on former EFF Deputy President Floyd Shivambu, who left the party earlier this year. In a heated social media post, the EFFSC leader accused Shivambu of betraying the party’s Marxist principles in pursuit of personal financial gain.
“Floyd is nothing but a fraud Marxist who is easily bought by money,” the EFFSC President wrote. “He no longer believes in Parliamentary Sovereignty. Once you betray principle for money and personal accumulation, anything goes. He now sings about fiefdoms and feudalism.”
Shivambu, once a prominent figure in the EFF alongside party leader Julius Malema, has faced increasing criticism for allegedly straying from the party’s founding ideology. Critics claim his departure signals a shift away from the EFF’s mission of challenging South Africa’s capitalist structures and fighting for radical economic transformation.
Floyd doesn’t believe in Parliamentary Sovereignty.
He once rubbished Mkhwebane and Jimmy about it in a Manifesto Drafting meeting.
But, once you betray principle for money and personal accumulation, anything goes.
A fraud Marxist who now sings fiefdoms and feudalism! https://t.co/wot6Nu1PDj
— Sihle Lonzi (@SihleLonzi) October 19, 2024
The EFFSC President’s remarks reflect growing dissatisfaction within the student wing of the party, which has long been known for its militant stance and commitment to Marxist principles. This attack highlights an ongoing internal struggle for ideological purity within the EFF, with some factions insisting on maintaining the party’s radical roots, while others are accused of compromising in pursuit of political power and personal wealth.
Shivambu has yet to publicly respond to these accusations. His departure has sparked debates about the future direction of the EFF, with concerns raised about whether the party can stay true to its radical economic goals without one of its most influential leaders.
As internal tensions mount, the EFF faces questions about its leadership and ideological coherence. The EFFSC President’s blistering critique suggests that the battle for the party’s future is far from settled, with the student command standing firm on its radical vision for South Africa.