Malema doubtful Shivambu’s Parly redeployment will boost MK Party’s National Assembly performance

JOHANNESBURG – Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema is doubtful that Floyd Shivambu's redeployment to Parliament will improve the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party's performance in the National Assembly.

Shivambu, who left the EFF for the MK Party in 2024, was removed as the party's secretary-general earlier this week.

This was largely due to his recent visit to fugitive prophet Shepherd Bushiri's church in Malawi.

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Malema reacted to Shivambu's turbulent political career in Pretoria North on Wednesday when he visited the home of late actor, Presley Chweneyagae.

He was quick to dismiss any allegiance to his former deputy as he weighed in on his redeployment by the MK Party.

"I don't work with Floyd anywhere – Parliament, soccer match, or anything. I don't want to involve myself. Aya kwini yena, so it's not our problem."

With Shivambu possessing a wealth of experience in Parliament that spans over a decade, there’ve been suggestions that he’ll boost the MK Party’s performance in the National Assembly.

But Malema shook his head as he dismissed the suggestion.

"If you’re saying this person is going to be a holy spirit and boost the MK Party’s presence in those committees, it’s practically impossible. He cannot match the kind of leadership that we have deployed."

Shivambu, on the other hand, accepted his redeployment to Parliament and promised to play a meaningful role.