Floyd Shivambu’s Dodgy Press Conference Deepens Public Distrust

Floyd Shivambu’s Dodgy Press Conference Deepens Public Distrust

South Africa’s political scene took another credibility hit this week as EFF Deputy President Floyd Shivambu delivered what critics are calling a masterclass in political evasion. The controversial leader’s media address – meant to address growing scandals – instead became a case study in deflection and doublespeak. “Watching Shivambu speak was like seeing a man try to put out a fire with gasoline,” remarked political analyst Thabo Mbeki. “Every…