Mbalula also took a jab at Malema, who was present at the memorial service.
“I greet the leaders of the opposition, though the opposition is only one person, which is Malema. He knows we always defeat him here in Limpopo. I don’t want to speak about Julius because he won’t get an opportunity to reply. I had to greet Malema because he will hold a press briefing saying I did not greet him,” he joked.
Shivambu announced his exit from the EFF after being a member for 10 years.
“I stand before you to accept the decision of the deputy president of the EFF, who has voluntarily resigned from his position and did not renew his membership. When he sent me a letter on Wednesday, I felt the same pain when I received the news of the passing of my mother because Floyd, to me, is not just a comrade. He is a brother, and he will remain a brother even when he pursues his political career differently,” Malema said.
After his resignation, Shivambu publicly embraced his new party by posting pictures of its emblem on his social media profile.
“The most solid and sound decision ever. I have decided to join the ranks of the MK Party and will be actively involved in shaping the politics of the country. There is no specific position that will be assigned to me; there is no promise of any deployment,” Shivambu said.
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