The Afrika Mayibuye Movement (AMM), founded by former Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) deputy president Floyd Shivambu, has attracted attention following its first appearance in the 2026 local government elections.
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The newly formed political movement recorded encouraging results in Limpopo, emerging as the second-largest party in both Greater Giyani and Collins Chabane, according to provisional results reported on Friday, 6 November 2026.
SABC News reported the performance has placed the party ahead of the EFF in the two municipalities, marking a notable debut for a movement that entered the local government elections without an established record of municipal representation.
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Strong showing in Greater Giyani and Collins Chabane
In Greater Giyani, Afrika Mayibuye Movement secured approximately 18% of the vote, while in Collins Chabane it recorded around 14%.
The ANC remained in the lead in both municipalities, with approximately 59% in Greater Giyani and 65% in Collins Chabane. The EFF was in third position, polling at around 5% in both areas at the time of the reported results.
The results were particularly significant given that the movement was contesting local government elections for the first time.
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More than 72,000 votes nationally
Beyond its performance in Limpopo, the movement had reportedly attracted more than 72,000 votes nationally, representing approximately 0.62% of the overall vote share.
The results positioned Afrika Mayibuye as the strongest-performing newcomer without previous parliamentary or municipal representation, according to reports on its election performance, reported Kaya 959.
The showing allows the party to establish a presence in local government and build on the support it received during its first electoral campaign.
Jobs, water and service delivery at the centre of its promises
The movement’s leadership has described the results as an indication that its message around employment, access to water and improved service delivery resonated with voters.
Spokesperson Sydney Baloyi said the party was grateful for the support received and would not take the confidence placed in it by residents for granted.
He said the movement intended to use its participation in municipal councils to push for practical interventions that address residents’ concerns.
Sydney also pledged that the party would work towards turning its campaign promises into tangible improvements, particularly in communities facing unemployment and water shortages.
A test of what comes next
The movement now faces the challenge of translating its electoral support into meaningful representation and influence in local government.
Its performance in Greater Giyani and Collins Chabane has put it on the political map in Limpopo, but voters will be looking to see whether the party can deliver on the promises made during its campaign.
For Floyd and his movement, the next step will be turning the support received at the ballot box into action in the communities that voted for them.
Featured images: Gallo Images/Lubabalo Lesolle
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