{{Short description|Far-left political party in South Africa}} {{Use dmy dates|date=January 2026}} {{Use South African English|date=January 2026}} {{Infobox political party | logo = Logo of the Afrika Mayibuye Movement.png | logo_size = 150px | colorcode = #1D1D1B | abbreviation = MAYIBUYE | president = Floyd Shivambu | chairperson = | secretary_general = | spokesperson = | leader1_title = Deputy President | leader1_name = | leader2_title = Deputy Secretary-General | leader2_name = | leader3_title = Treasurer-General | leader3_name = | founders = Floyd Shivambu | founded = {{Start date|df=yes|2025|09|05}} | headquarters = Johannesburg, Gauteng | split = Economic Freedom Fighters | newspaper = | student_wing = | youth_wing = | membership_year = 2025 | membership = | national = | ideology = {{ubl|class=nowrap| | Pan-Africanism<ref name=ms>{{cite news |last1=Sadike |first1=Mashudu |title=Floyd Shivambu's Mayibuye Afrika Movement launches manifesto for 2026 elections |url=https://iol.co.za/news/2025-09-10-floyd-shivambus-mayibuye-afrika-movement-launches-manifesto-for-2026-elections |work=IOL |date=2025-09-10 |access-date=19 January 2026}}</ref> | Social justice<ref>{{cite news |title=No room for cultish, abusive, pompous or tribal leaders, says Mayibuye president Shivambu |url=https://www.sowetanlive.co.za/news/2025-09-06-no-room-for-cultish-abusive-pompous-ignorant-or-tribal-leaders-says-mayibuye-president-shivambu |work=TimesLive |date=6 September 2025 |access-date=19 January 2026}}</ref> | Economic emancipation<ref name=ms/> }} | position = Far-left<ref name=ms/> | international = | affiliation1_title = Affiliated parties | affiliation1 = | colours = Black<ref name=ms/> | slogan = ''Unity, Land, and Economic Freedom''<ref>{{cite news |last1=Majadibodu |first1=Simon |title=Mayibuye Movement officially formed — Shivambu outlines vision for land, unity, and economic freedom |url=https://iol.co.za/news/politics/2025-09-05-mayibuye-movement-officially-formed-shivambu-outlines-vision-for-land-unity-and-economic-freedom |work=IOL |date=5 September 2025 |access-date=19 January 2026}}</ref> | seats1_title = National Assembly | seats1 = <!--unknown, newly formed party--> | seats2_title = National Council of Provinces | seats2 = | seats3_title = Provincial Legislatures | seats3 = | flag = | website = [https://mayibuyeafrica.org Official website] | country = South Africa }}
'''Afrika Mayibuye Movement''' (MAYIBUYE) is a political movement in South Africa founded in 2025 by South African's among who is politician Floyd Shivambu. The organization was established as a Movement to contest elections and address issues related to economic inequality, land reform, and governance.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Shivambu |first=Floyd |title=Afrika Mayibuye Movement officially formed |url=https://iol.co.za/news/politics/2025-09-05-mayibuye-movement-officially-formed-shivambu-outlines-vision-for-land-unity-and-economic-freedom/ |work=IOL |date=5 September 2025 |access-date=19 January 2026}}</ref>
==History== The Movement was launched in September 2025 following consultations led by Shivambu across South Africa. It released a founding manifesto, the "Afrika Mayibuye Restoration Manifesto," outlining policies on land redistribution, economic empowerment, and social justice.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Shivambu |first=Floyd |title=Mayibuye Movement manifesto released ahead of 2026 elections |url=https://ewn.co.za/2025/12/03/afrika-mayibuye-movement-unveils-restoration-manifesto-ahead-of-convention |work=EWN |date=3 December 2025 |access-date=19 January 2026}}</ref>
In late 2025, the party held its first national convention, establishing its leadership structure and preparing for the 2026 local government elections.<ref name=aims>{{Cite news |title=Afrika Mayibuye aims for outright majority in 2026 polls |url=https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/afrika-mayibuye-aims-for-outright-majority-in-2026-polls-shivambu/ |work=SABC News |date=10 December 2025 |access-date=19 January 2026}}</ref>
==Organisation and leadership== Floyd Shivambu serves as president of the Afrika Mayibuye Movement. The party leadership includes deputy presidents, a secretary-general, and national chairpersons responsible for policy implementation and organisational direction.<ref name=aims/>
Lazola Ndamase serves as the Secretary General of Afrika Mayibuye Movement. He is the former Secretary General of SASCO and 2nd Deputy Provincial Secretary of the SACP in the Eastern Cape.<ref>Butler, A. (2013). ''The Idea of the ANC''. Ohio University Press.</ref>
===Internal issues=== Reports have indicated early resignations within the party, including deputy leadership changes, reflecting challenges in consolidating the organisation during its formative period.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Gabsile |first=Shongwe |title=Deputy secretary-general resigns from Afrika Mayibuye Movement |url=https://centralnews.co.za/afrika-mayibuye-movement-hit-by-fresh-resignation-as-deputy-secretary-general-gabsile-shongwe-steps-down/ |work=Central News |date=15 December 2025 |access-date=19 January 2026}}</ref>
==Ideology and policies== The party's manifesto emphasises addressing historical inequalities, promoting economic empowerment, and pursuing structural reforms. Media coverage describes the movement as positioning itself as an alternative to established parties and advocating for land reform, job creation, and social justice.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Shivambu |first=Floyd |title=Afrika Mayibuye Movement manifesto unveiled |url=https://ewn.co.za/2025/12/03/afrika-mayibuye-movement-unveils-restoration-manifesto-ahead-of-convention |work=EWN |date=3 December 2025 |access-date=19 January 2026}}</ref>
==Electoral participation== The Afrika Mayibuye Movement has declared its intention to contest the 2026 local government elections, aiming to secure municipal majorities and influence governance at the local level.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Afrika Mayibuye aims for outright majority in 2026 polls |url=https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/afrika-mayibuye-aims-for-outright-majority-in-2026-polls-shivambu/ |work=SABC News |date=10 December 2025 |access-date=19 January 2026}}</ref>
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==External links== {{Politics of South Africa}}
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