Mayibuye Takes Shape: Shivambu Launches National Consultation, Names Spokesperson


Mayibuye Takes Shape: Shivambu Launches National Consultation, Names Spokesperson



By Noko Maleka | Insight Jozi News


Former MKP secretary‑general Floyd Shivambu has launched a bold new initiative in his political re‑emergence: the Mayibuye Consultation Process. In a media briefing held in Midrand on July 4, Shivambu introduced a national task team and announced the party’s inaugural spokesperson—a pivotal step toward forming a fresh political movement.  


🎯 A Nationwide Mandate


Shivambu revealed that the Mayibuye team includes former members from the MKP and EFF—names like Patrick Sindane, Luther Lebelo, Menzi Magubane, Vusi Khoza, and Fana Mokoena now carry responsibility for community engagement across South Africa’s 4 634 wards. He will serve as the national convener, coordinating public consultations in all nine provinces.  


He stressed this was no mere formality: “We will engage in public consultations, after which a national convention will decide the next steps … if the mandate is that we must contest the 2026 local government elections and the 2029 general elections, we’re going to do so and win those elections decisively.”  


🌍 Building Popular Solidarity


Beyond electoral ambitions, Shivambu articulated an ambitious vision rooted in social upliftment. He emphasised that Mayibuye must be more than a "talking instrument" or a party of complaints—it must deliver on healthcare awareness, educational support, and skills development. He also proposed encouraging black economic solidarity, lamenting that black South Africans spend up to 80% of their disposable income in non‑black‑owned businesses, and calling for a shift in this dynamic.  


He also endorsed proposals to align the new party with anti‑imperialist nations, involve traditional and religious leaders, and embrace the spirit of ubuntu. Some submissions even suggested the structure resemble the United Democratic Front: a movement with affiliate membership through civic organisations, rather than a traditional individual‑membership party.  


🔍 Eyes on the MKP


While Shivambu forges ahead, the MKP leadership says it continues to monitor his moves. Party spokesperson Nhlamulo Ndhlela told Newzroom Afrika that Shivambu remains an MKP member, but his formation of a national consultation process will be reviewed in upcoming internal meetings.  

🔍 What It Means for Johannesburg and Beyond


Local empowerment: If Mayibuye fulfills its pledge to establish structures in every ward, it could significantly influence grassroots mobilisation and local councillor realignment.


Policy innovation: Focus areas like healthcare, education, and skills development could resonate strongly in urban hubs like Joburg, especially if they incorporate existing civic organisations.


Economic solidarity: By advocating for black-owned enterprise participation, Mayibuye could galvanise business communities and networks across Gauteng.


🧭 Next Steps


National publicity tour: Expect Mayibuye-branded consultations to begin rolling out across Gauteng and KwaZulu‑Natal soon.


Convention launch: A national convention will follow public feedback—this may define the party’s structure and confirm whether it will contest the 2026 and 2029 elections.


MKP deliberation: Decisions by the MKP in its upcoming officials’ meeting could significantly affect Shivambu’s political trajectory

Mayibuye's launch signals more than a political rebranding—it is a strategic recalibration aimed at forging a mass-based, socially anchored movement. Whether it achieves its bold goals remains to be seen, but the Johannesburg narrative is already 




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