In a candid revelation, Floyd Shivambu has confessed that he was never fully at ease with the Economic Freedom Fighters’ infamous disruptive tactics in Parliament—despite spending a decade as one of its most prominent leaders.
Shivambu, who recently confirmed his departure from the EFF, said the party’s aggressive style of engagement in legislative chambers clashed with his personal beliefs about how opposition politics should be conducted. Known for its bold interruptions, chants, and dramatic walkouts, the EFF often made headlines for challenging authority in unconventional ways. But Shivambu now says that behind the scenes, he felt a growing discomfort with the chaos.
His comments pull back the curtain on inner tensions that may have simmered beneath the party’s fiery public image. While he had remained loyal to the EFF’s broader mission for years, this latest admission suggests that key ideological differences were building over time—ultimately contributing to his decision to leave.
The disclosure adds further dimension to Shivambu’s exit, framing it not merely as a political break, but also as a personal divergence from a culture of confrontation that, while effective for attention, may have come at the cost of meaningful debate. As the political landscape shifts, Shivambu’s reflections could spark broader questions about the balance between radical opposition and responsible leadership in South Africa’s Parliament.
