Julius Malema Vows to Dismantle Floyd Shivambu’s Legacy Within the EFF

Julius Malema, the leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), has made it clear that the party will not dwell on the departure of its former deputy president, Floyd Shivambu. Malema, along with the EFF Gauteng chairperson Nkululeko Dunga, addressed the issue during the Gauteng Provincial Ground Forces Forum, held to discuss the party’s future direction.

Dunga emphasized that the EFF is focused on its upcoming National People’s Assembly (NPA) in December, and that the resignation of Shivambu has been fully processed within the party. “We are not going to be obsessed with an individual who decided to leave the organisation,” Dunga stated, adding that the forum was not meant to deliberate on individuals who have left or joined the EFF.

Dunga also dismissed rumors that Shivambu’s departure was due to Malema’s alleged dictatorial leadership, stating that such claims hold no merit.

During the forum, Malema expressed his determination to dismantle everything associated with Shivambu within the party. Referring to the Government Task Unit (GTU) established by Shivambu, Malema announced its immediate dissolution. “Everything else that looks like the former deputy president shall be dismantled in the EFF and got rid of with immediate effect,” Malema declared, visibly angered by what he perceives as betrayal within the party.

Malema acknowledged that the party had been too trusting in the wrong people and that it was time for him to take full control of the EFF. This stance seems to directly contradict Shivambu’s plea in his resignation letter, where he urged party leaders to avoid slander and character assassination following his departure. Shivambu, who has served as Malema’s deputy since the EFF’s inception in 2013, expressed his desire to protect the integrity of the party despite his decision not to renew his membership.

As the EFF prepares for its future, Malema’s firm stance on Shivambu’s legacy signals a significant shift within the party, potentially reshaping its internal dynamics ahead of the December assembly.