Discussion | Floyd Shivambu resigns from the EFF

JOHANNESBURG - Economic Freedom Fighters Deputy President Floyd Shivambu dropped a bombshell by confirming he has resigned from the party he co-founded with Julius Malema 11 years ago.

During a media briefing, Shivambu said he was quitting the Red Berets to join Former President Jacob Zuma’s MK Party.

Floyd Shivambu quits EFF, joins MK Party

Politicians and analysts continue to react to Shivambu's decision.

Political analyst Ntsikelelo Breakfast sees the co-founder's departure as a huge loss for the Red Berets.

A protracted rift between Shivambu and party leader Julius Malema is believed to be the reason behind the shock move.

READ | Shivambu's resignation letter to Malema

Shivambu's resignation comes just months before the EFF is set to hold its third elective conference.

Dr Nontsikelelo Breakfast, a political analyst shared his thoughts with eNCA in the video above.
 

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