Defections from EFF to MK: Malema-Shivambu rift set to widen, warns analyst

Malema says he expects two more leaders to leave the EFF and this has left many wondering about who these could be.

Former Economic Freedom Fighters deputy president Floyd Shivambu has joined the MK party. Picture: Per-Anders Pettersson/Getty Images

“Despite public declarations of friendship, it is evident that they are heading in different directions. The recent migration of EFF members to MK could further solidify their separation,” she said.Solomon indicated the tension between the two leaders is apparent, even though Shivambu has described his shift to MK as a political decision.

“Separation was imminent as the EFF had become synonymous with Malema, leaving no opportunities for advancement for Shivambu,” she said.There is speculation that EFF Member of Parliament Mbuyiseni Ndlozi could be the next to jump to ship along with EFF MP Carl Niehaus.“We are in the process of consolidating structures of MK on the ground,” he said. “We are not poaching leaders promising them a better position this side.

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