Former MK Party secretary-general Floyd Shivambu will unveil his National Consultation Team (NCT) this Friday, 27 June, marking the next phase of his Mayibuye Consultation Process. The initiative aims to gather public input on South Africa’s political and economic future through nationwide dialogues ahead of a planned People’s Convention in August.
In a social media post, Shivambu promised transparency, quoting revolutionary leader Amílcar Cabral: “Hide nothing from the masses, claim no easy victories.” The NCT—comprising labour leaders, youth activists, academics, and faith representatives—will organize provincial meetings within three weeks of its formation. Their findings will shape discussions at the August convention, where participants may decide whether to form a new political movement or align with existing groups before the 2026 local elections.
This effort follows Shivambu’s recent break with the MK Party. Analysts suggest it could lead to a new left-leaning platform under the banner Mayibuye iAfrika (“Let Africa Return”). Political analyst Thabo Makwakwa said the consultations will test Shivambu’s ability to mobilize grassroots support outside traditional party structures.
On Friday, 27 June 2025, we will announce the National Consultation Team (NCT) of Mayibuye Consultation Process. As always, we will use the opportunity to exercise what Amilcar Cabral taught us that as Revolutionaries, we should “Hide nothing from the masses of our people. Tell… pic.twitter.com/fxTakQRMTu
— Floyd Shivambu (@FloydShivambu) June 25, 2025
Friday’s Johannesburg launch will be livestreamed, with the NCT’s terms of reference, funding details, and a public submission portal made available. A source close to the process emphasized full transparency: “Every budget and meeting agenda will be open from the start.”
The team will then tour ten cities, starting in Cape Town on 2 July and ending in rural Mpumalanga by mid-month. Shivambu framed the initiative as rebuilding trust between leaders and citizens, closing his announcement with the rallying cry: “Mayibuye iAfrika.”
The move comes as South Africa’s political landscape sees increasing fragmentation, with former liberation movement figures exploring new alliances. The August convention could determine whether Shivambu’s vision translates into a formal electoral challenge.
