The Afrika Mayibuye Movement, led by Floyd Shivambu, announced a fundraising gala dinner on November 28, 2025, at the Mhulu Boutique Hotel in Midrand, featuring a presidential table next to Shivambu for R2 million, with proceeds supporting the party’s First National Convention in Soweto from December 5 to 7.
The event offers tiered pricing, including a deputy presidential table at R1.5 million and standard tables from R150,000, drawing comparisons to similar high-cost galas by parties like the EFF, ANC, and MKP.
Online reactions include ridicule from radio host Sizwe Dhlomo questioning Shivambu’s appeal and accusations linking the pricing to his past VBS Mutual Bank scandal, while supporters argue it reflects standard political fundraising practices.
