South Africans Not Convinced by Floyd Shivambu's Mayibuye Movement Logo Defense
- Floyd Shivambu has come under the spotlight for allegedly copying the logo of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF)
- Shivambu rejected claims of copying the EFF logo, maintaining that the Mayibuye design embodies a unique identity and revolutionary vision
- After months of nationwide consultations to measure public backing, Shivambu formally unveiled the party on Friday
Floyd Shivambu has clapped back to claims of copying the logo of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF). The leader of the newly formed political party, Afrika Mayibuye Movement, said his party logo is unique.
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What did Shivambu say?
Shivambu officially launched the party on Friday, 5 September 2025, after months of touring the country to gain public support for a new political movement. But the unveiling of its logo quickly drew attention, with observers noting similarities to the EFF emblem and questioning its originality.
Shivambu strongly rejected claims that his new logo was copied from the EFF, saying that the two designs are not alike. He argued that anyone comparing the two would see clear differences. He said that having conceptualised the EFF logo himself, he was well aware of the distinction between that emblem and his new one.
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Looking at the logo
The Afrika Mayibuye logo features a star above a purple circle, which encloses a red and green banner. From the southern tip of Africa, a black fist holding a spear-pen rises.
Shivambu said that both the EFF and Mayibuye logos depict a fist and spear but maintained that they are not identical. He pointed out differences in the angle of the fists, the placement of the star, and the direction of the spear. He further said that the spear also appears in the uMkhonto weSizwe Party’s emblem.
According to the party’s manifesto, the spear-pen symbolises the union of intellectual struggle and revolutionary action, while the purple circle represents royalty.
Symbolise the struggle
The fist and the outline of the African continent are intended to symbolise the struggle for full African emancipation and freedom. The party’s name, Afrika Mayibuye, draws from a historic liberation slogan meaning “May Africa return” or “Come back Africa.”
Shivambu said that the logo embodies the new party’s unique identity and mission, rejecting suggestions that it seeks to replicate the imagery of his former party.
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What did South Africans say?
Social media users shared their opinions regarding the logo.
@therealsiya said:
"What's the star on the logo for? Did they win CAF Champions League."
@QueenBadegg said:
"Everybody wants to be a politician in South Africa because it is the most lucrative position in the country they where the looters can loot until their hearts content!"
@Thato_Elizabeth said:
"Does he really think that we believe these lies."
@WillPheenix said:
"So He copied his friend’s homework and just changed the name."
@Betta_matics said:
"This one and always wanting to take credit of the EFF. Next will be “I conceptualised the President of the EFF, i am the real Julius Malema, look at my weight”
Shivambu confirms Afrika Mayibuye will contest 2026 elections
In another article, Briefly News reported Floyd Shivambu confirmed his plans going forward for his Afrika Mayibuye Movement.
The former Secretary General of the uMKhonto weSizwe (MK) Party wants to contest elections
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