Former uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) secretary-general Floyd Shivambu will meet with King Misuzulu kaZwelithini in Nongoma on Monday to present his newly-formed political movement, Mayibuye Afrika.
The announcement came during Shivambu’s final consultative forum in Durban on Sunday, where he revealed eight provinces had endorsed creating a broad coalition including civil society groups, trade unions and a political party to contest 2026’s local elections.
“We’ll inform the King about the people’s mandate in KwaZulu-Natal,” Shivambu told supporters, including traditional leaders from KZN and Mpumalanga who expressed disillusionment with existing parties.
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Mayibuye Consultation leader Floyd Shivambu is addressing the convention in Durban and plans to visit AmaZulu King Misuzulu ka Zwelithini tomorrow to share the feedback he has gathered from consulting with the people of KZN. pic.twitter.com/s0cNbDc1wo— SABC News (@SABCNews) August 17, 2025
The move follows Shivambu’s expulsion from MKP after his unauthorized meeting with controversial Malawian prophet Shepherd Bushiri. The politician cited dismal 2024 voter turnout – where fewer than half of 42 million eligible South Africans voted – as proof of widespread political alienation.
“These results show no party commands true majority support,” Shivambu argued, positioning Mayibuye Afrika as an alternative. Having completed provincial consultations, the movement now moves to formalize its structure by drafting foundational documents.
Analysts suggest the royal audience could prove crucial for gaining traction in Zulu heartlands ahead of the next electoral test. The development signals another realignment in South Africa’s shifting political landscape as new players emerge to capitalize on voter discontent.
