Floyd Shivambu takes a swipe at Malema and Nomvalo over emotional interviews

Former Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) deputy president Floyd Shivambu has sparked debate on social media after seemingly taking aim at EFF leader Julius Malema and former uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party secretary Sibonelo Nomvalo over their emotional moments during live interviews.

Shivambu reportedly made the remarks in a post shared on his X (formerly Twitter) account, where he appeared to question the emotional reactions displayed by the two political figures during separate media engagements.

In his post, Shivambu suggested that people who cry easily lack emotional toughness, making a statement that only children without thick skin cry.

Although his remarks did not necessarily provide a detailed explanation of his criticism, they were interpreted as a reference to Malema and Nomvalo, who have recently attracted public attention following their emotional moments during live interviews.

The comments have generated interest because of the political relationships connecting the individuals involved. Shivambu previously served as the EFF’s deputy president alongside Malema before leaving the organisation and joining the MK Party.

His political journey has also placed him in the same political space as Nomvalo, who previously held a senior position within the MK Party.

Shivambu’s latest remarks have therefore added another talking point to the ongoing political exchanges involving prominent figures in South Africa’s opposition politics.

The comments have also reopened discussions about how public figures are expected to conduct themselves during interviews, particularly when discussing sensitive political matters or personal experiences.

While some may view emotional expression as a normal human reaction, others may argue that political leaders are expected to demonstrate composure when addressing the public.

Nevertheless, Shivambu’s statement has placed the issue of emotional expression among politicians back in the spotlight, with social media users likely to have differing opinions about his comments.

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