“Attention-Seeking”: Dudu Zuma-Sambudla Called Out Over ANC and EFF Regalia
- EFF member Mayibuye Mandela publicly called out Dudu Zuma-Sambudla after she appeared in ANC and EFF regalia on the same day
- Zuma-Sambudla was expelled from the MK Party in June 2026 and has been stirring political debate on social media ever since
- Mandela, great-grandson of Nelson Mandela, warned that EFF colours are not to be used for content or provocation
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SOUTH AFRICA - Dudu Zuma-Sambudla found herself in the middle of a political storm after she posted two TikTok videos on the same day, one showing her in ANC regalia and another with an EFF cap on her head.
The clips caught the attention of EFF member Mayibuye Mandela, the great-grandson of former South African president and struggle icon Nelson Mandela, who took to X to demand an explanation.
"Earlier in the day, you were seen wearing ANC regalia, and just a few hours later, here you are wearing an @EFFSouthAfrica cap. Sisi, thetha uthini? [Sister, what are you saying?]"he wrote.
EFF regalia carries weight, Mandela says
Mandela made it clear that wearing EFF colours is not a casual act. He stated that the party's regalia, symbols and colours represent a movement and its values, and should not be used simply to make a point or stir reaction online.
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"If there is a genuine political position behind wearing EFF regalia, then say it openly. We welcome clarity," he added.
Zuma-Sambudla was expelled from the uMkhonto weSizwe Party in June 2026 and has since kept herself visible on social media, with many observers suggesting her posts have been aimed at her former party.
Mzansi reacts to the regalia controversy
South Africans did not hold back in the comments:
@mbitshi wrote:
"Duduzile is Juju's friend, both Hydepark residents 😂"
@OngstaM said:
"If I were you, I wouldn't be excited by the prospect of her being associated with EFF"
@iNdodadana remarked:
"Attention seeker this one."
@bra_gento said:
"I think she is calling for unity between MKP, EFF, and the ANC. Which I fully support her on this one.
@Cde_MM_Mandela responded:
" EFF regalia carries meaning for us, so it shouldn't be used simply to provoke someone or make a point."
Malema shows support to Dudu Zuma after MK expulsion
Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) president Julius Malema offered support to Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, who was expelled from the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party on 18 June 2026. Malema took to his X account to call on Sambudla Zuma to be strong, telling her that she has faced worse adversary in her life than the expulsion. South Africans took the post to mean that Julius Malema is "team Dudu."
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