Shivambu’s Party Faces Internal Turmoil as Mcinga Stays

The newly established Afrika Mayibuye Movement (AMM), led by former EFF figure Floyd Shivambu, is confronting a significant internal crisis. The party has dismissed its deputy president, Dr. Nolubabalo Mcinga, citing serious organisational and political misconduct.

Mcinga’s removal stems from her participation in an unsanctioned meeting with uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party leader Jacob Zuma. The Afrika Mayibuye Movement requires all external engagements to receive prior approval, a rule Mcinga allegedly violated.

National spokesperson Sydney Baloyi confirmed the decision in an official statement. “The national officials of the Afrika Mayibuye Movement have unanimously resolved to remove Ms Nolubabalo Mcinga as the first deputy president of the organisation, effective immediately,” Baloyi stated. The party aims to protect its integrity through this action. Mcinga will retain her membership for now, pending further disciplinary procedures.

Leadership Clash and Public Fallout

In a swift rebuttal, Mcinga has publicly rejected her dismissal from the Afrika Mayibuye Movement. She asserted her foundational role in the party’s creation and mobilization efforts. During an interview with Newzroom Afrika, where she notably wore an MK party-branded dress, Mcinga questioned the legitimacy of her removal.

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“With Afrika Mayibuye, I am still a member. Why not? Why would you form something and want to leave it? I formed it and I recruited, I mobilised, I brought people into Afrika Mayibuye. I cannot just leave my constituency like that,” Mcinga stated. She also directed sharp criticism at Shivambu, accusing him of insecure leadership and an inability to confront women directly, suggesting he fosters a culture of gossip instead of direct communication.

A Rocky Start for the New Movement

This public dispute exposes deep-seated divisions within the fledgling Afrika Mayibuye Movement. The party, which launched just in September, now faces immediate questions about its internal cohesion and leadership stability. The fallout between Shivambu and his former deputy marks a turbulent beginning for the political organization, casting a shadow over its future direction and unity. The situation continues to develop as both sides present their conflicting narratives.