EFF leader Julius Malema has made it crystal clear: heโs no longer tiedโpolitically or otherwiseโto his long-time ally Floyd Shivambu.
In a sharp and candid statement, Malema dismissed any association with Shivambu, saying:
โI donโt work with Floyd Shivambu anywhereโParliament or a soccer match. His issues have nothing to do with me.โ
Taking it a step further, Malema added with typical rhetorical fire:
โYena aya kwini? Weโre in Parliament working; if he comes, heโll find us rolling.โ
๐ฅ A Rift at the Top?
Malema and Shivambu, co-founders of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), have long been seen as an inseparable political duo. But this public statement hints at a possible deepening rift within the partyโs top leadership.
While Shivambu has faced mounting scrutiny over financial and disciplinary issues in recent months, Malema appears to be distancing himselfโboth professionally and publicly.
๐งญ What Does This Mean for the EFF?
The comment has sparked intense speculation about the internal dynamics of the party, particularly as the EFF navigates a changing political landscape post-2024 elections. If tensions between the two leaders escalate, it could reshape the EFFโs power structure, public image, and strategic direction.
Political analysts say Malemaโs words were not just offhand remarksโthey were a clear signal of separation.
๐ โYena Aya Kwini?โ Becomes a Talking Point
Malemaโs casual yet cutting phraseโโYena aya kwini?โ (loosely translated: โWhere is he even going?โ)โhas already started trending on social media, with users interpreting it as both a dismissal and a declaration of independence.
One thing is certain: whatever is unfolding behind the scenes, Julius Malema is reminding everyone that in his political world, you either show upโor get left behind.