South African poet and activist Ntsiki Mazwai has set social media alight with a cryptic tweet referencing Floyd Shivambu’s recent political and religious affiliations. Her post—”Dudu was right about Floyd”—has fueled intense speculation about the former EFF deputy president’s abrupt shift to the MK Party and his controversial appearance at Shepherd Bushiri’s church in Malawi.
Shivambu, a founding EFF member, shocked supporters by defecting to the MKP before being photographed in the VIP section at Bushiri’s Enlightened Christian Gathering. The Malawian preacher, who faces fraud and money laundering charges in South Africa, warmly received Shivambu—a move that has drawn sharp criticism given Bushiri’s legal troubles and history of extravagant self-enrichment.
While Mazwai didn’t specify which “Dudu” she referenced, many linked the remark to former EFF MP Dudu Zuma-Sambudla, who previously accused Shivambu of abandoning the movement’s ideals for personal gain. At the time, her warnings were largely dismissed as internal party strife, but Mazwai’s endorsement of the claim has reignited scrutiny.
Known for her unfiltered commentary, Mazwai’s tweet carried an air of insider knowledge, leaving many to wonder what undisclosed details might underlie her statement. The ambiguity has sparked heated debates online, with some viewing Shivambu’s alignment with Bushiri as a moral compromise, while others caution against premature judgment.
As reactions pour in, the incident highlights growing tensions around political defections, accountability, and the blurred lines between faith, power, and public trust in South Africa’s volatile landscape. Neither Shivambu nor Mazwai has expanded on the implications of the tweet, leaving the public to dissect its meaning amid a climate of deepening political skepticism.
