Afrika Mayibuye Movement leader Floyd Shivambu has criticised the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) over its electoral performance, questioning whether the party’s campaign activities translated into meaningful voter support.
In a video circulating on social media, Shivambu pointed to the EFF’s campaign budget and the music festivals it hosted, arguing that these efforts had failed to persuade more than 7% of voters to support the party, despite its previous participation in government.
“The EFF had a budget, multiple music festivals, but it couldn’t persuade more than 7% of voters despite being in government,” Shivambu said.
He contrasted the EFF’s performance with that of his newly established movement, saying Afrika Mayibuye was satisfied that it had managed to introduce itself to voters and establish a presence across the country.
Shivambu said the movement was happy that it had planted a seed, suggesting that its first participation in local government elections should be viewed as the beginning of a longer political journey.
The Afrika Mayibuye Movement contested its first local government elections in 2026 after being established in September 2025.
Despite struggling to make a significant impact nationally, the movement recorded some support in Limpopo. With 58% of voting districts declared in the province on Friday, it was polling at 18% in Greater Giyani and 14% in Collins Chabane, placing it second in both municipalities at that stage. (EWN)
Shivambu previously served as the EFF’s deputy president before leaving the party in 2024. He later joined the MK Party before establishing Afrika Mayibuye.
