The MK Youth League (MKYL) has made waves in the 2024 SRC elections at Tshwane University of Technology (TUT), winning 10 seats across multiple campuses in their very first attempt.
This success signals a rising force within student politics, as many young voters appear to be aligning with the new party’s vision.
At TUT’s various campuses, the MKYL managed to secure notable victories.
They claimed 3 seats at the Soshanguve Campus, 2 at Pretoria campus, 1 at Ga-Rankuwa, 1 at Polokwane, and 2 at Mbombela.
This impressive result across the university demonstrates the party’s ability to capture the attention and support of students who are eager for change.
Floyd Shivambu, who now serves as the National Organiser of the MK Party, praised the MKYL’s achievement in on X (formerly Twitter).
However, his celebratory tone also included a hint of underlying political tension as he referenced “betrayal”. His full tweet read:
“Well done MK Youth League in all campuses of Tshwane University of Technology (TUT). Winning 10 seats in your first SRC elections campaign is a step in the right direction. The students seem to be joining the “betrayal”. It’s No rereat!”
Well done MK Youth League in all campuses of Tshwane University of Technology (TUT). Winning 10 seats in your first SRC elections campaign is a step in the right direction. The students seem to be joining the “betrayal”. It’s No rereat! #GwazaMkhontoGwaza! https://t.co/GNUFIQsqls
— Floyd Shivambu (@FloydShivambu) September 5, 2024
Shivambu’s mention of “betrayal” likely reflects his personal journey, having recently departed from the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), which led to accusations of disloyalty from party leader Julius Malema.
Shivambu defended his decision, explaining that joining the MK Party was driven by a desire to build a new revolutionary movement focused on addressing the economic and social legacies of apartheid.
His use of “betrayal” highlights the growing tension between the MK Party and the EFF, as more former EFF members align themselves with the MK Party’s vision.
This successful showing at the TUT SRC elections establishes the MKYL as a rising force in student politics.
With 10 seats secured across the university’s campuses, the party is well-positioned to make a lasting impact and further its influence in student leadership across South Africa.
