Floyd Shivambu of Afrika Mayibuye refutes claims of institutionalised tribalism against Tsonga and Shangane people in KwaZulu-Natal while addressing the socio-economic impacts of undocumented immigration.
Afrika Mayibuye president Floyd Shivambu has strongly rejected claims that people in KwaZulu-Natal have displayed institutionalised tribalism against Tsonga and Shangane communities.
In outlining his position, Shivambu drew on his extensive experience as a political organiser and leader within organisations such as SASCO, the ANC Youth League, the EFF and the MK Party.
Shivambu said that while derogatory phrases or sentiments such as “maShangane ahambe” (Shangane people must leave) have occasionally surfaced, including in Parliament, these incidents stemmed from historical linguistic misunderstandings and isolated individual attitudes rather than any organised or systemic campaign.
To support his argument, he pointed to the strong backing he and others received in KwaZulu-Natal during political leadership contests, despite their linguistic backgrounds.
