Sol Phenduka Reacts to Floyd Shivambu’s Latest EFF Rant, Mzansi Agrees: “It’s Envy and Jealousy”

• Floyd Shivambu criticised the EFF's disruptive behaviour in Parliament, saying he was never comfortable with it during his 10 years with the party
• Sol Phenduka reacted to Floyd Shivambu's revelation, asking several questions before sharing how he feels about the politician now
• In the comments, some agreed with Phenduka, while others defended Shivambu, giving more context to the clip

Podcast and Chill co-host Sol Phenduka sparked a lively debate after reacting to Floyd Shivambu’s latest rant about the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF).

Since leaving the EFF to join uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party, Floyd Shivambu hasn’t held back in attacking Julius Malema’s leadership. His latest rant on why he left the EFF rubbed Mzansi, including Sol Phenduka, the wrong way.

Floyd Shivambu slams EFF in latest rant

On Thursday, 7 August 2025, entertainment and current affairs blogger MDN News shared a snippet of Shivambu addressing attendees of the Mayibuye Consultation Process. The event was hosted at Mhulu Boutique Hotel in Midrand on the same day. The video was captioned:

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"Floyd Shivambu says, 'I was never comfortable with the EFF’s disruptive behaviour in Parliament during my 10 years in the party.'"

Watch the video below:

Sol Phenduka reacts to Floyd Shivambu's latest rant

The revelations by Shivambu sparked a flurry of reactions, and Sol Phenduka added his two cents. Taking to his X account on Friday, 8 August 2025, the Big Brother Mzansi alum reacted to Shivambu’s latest rant and suggested the former MK Party secretary general was being his own worst enemy.

Phenduka asked several questions before sharing how the politician’s latest moves had changed his views about Shivambu. Phenduka's reaction read:

“The man is undoing the 'think tank' image we all held of him. All by himself!!!! Who is advising him within his ranks???? Yoh, I liked him actually kodwa how he is moving now. Cringe.”

Netizens weigh in after Sol Phenduka reacts to Shivambu's rant

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In the comments section, several netizens agreed with Sol Phenduka’s sentiments. Others gave more context to the video and suggested that Shivambu wasn’t merely attacking the EFF but was responding to a question from the audience.

Here are some of the reactions:

@Brother_718 joked:

“He is actively removing the ‘thinking’ part and remaining with ‘tank’.”

@iThando suggested:

“Floyd is bashing the EFF when it was the Zumas and MK that humiliated him.”

@Ntokozo80606381 explained:

“He is answering questions from those who are attending the consultation process, when someone asks, ‘Why were you guys making noise and disrupting parliament athini?’”

@PitsomanSA argued:

“But he is right for speaking the truth to power. Juju is a dictator vele. He commands everyone, and if you disagree with him, you are out. Floyd was tired of following a directionless guy. Even in ANC, many comrades are not happy with the current leadership, but babekezele.”

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@AlphonseGabri18 suggested:

“It's envy and jealousy. For example, you leave Mac and go start a new podcast and publicly shame and criticise Mac because you have ambitions of being the main anchor of the show. This guy allowed outside noise to get to his head that he was better than Julius.”

Sizwe Dhlomo and Floyd Shivambu engage in heated exchange

Sol Phenduka isn't the only broadcaster unimpressed by Floyd Shivambu's moves.

Briefly News reported that Sizwe Dhlomo, who is Phenduka's co-host at Kaya FM, had a heated exchange with Floyd Shivambu.

This was after Dhlomo offered Shivambu unsolicited advice, which resulted in the politician taking action against the radio host.

Source: Briefly News