The Afrika Mayibuye Movement has released its 2025 Year-End Statement, outlining its national agenda for 2026 under the banner “Total Freedom and Emancipation Now”. Issued on 31 December 2025, the statement marks the movement’s first formal anniversary and maps out its strategy to consolidate its grassroots presence and contest elections across all provinces.
Afrika Mayibuye Movement 2025 Year End Statement and What is to be done in 2026! The Mandate remains Total Freedom and Emancipation Now! pic.twitter.com/0fFVNRET3v
— Floyd Shivambu (@FloydShivambu) December 31, 2025
The 5-page document reviews what the movement describes as “founding year” achievements in 2025, including the Mayibuye Consultation Process, the launch of the Restoration Manifesto, and the first National Convention held in Johannesburg on 5 December. It also details 25 highlights from the past year and lists 20 key priorities for the year ahead.
Key goals for 2026
The movement identifies 2026 as a year of consolidation, focused on expanding grassroots power and translating its 2025 groundwork into measurable victories. The plan covers elections, land, labour, education, health, and economic development.
20-Point Action Plan for 2026
| # | Focus Area | Key Action |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Structures | Fully establish Mayibuye branches in all wards and voting districts |
| 2 | Elections | Contest all ward-based by-elections and local municipality polls |
| 3 | Economy | Roll out economic programmes to eradicate poverty |
| 4 | Leagues | Launch Leagues for women, youth and students nationwide |
| 5 | Workers | Expand Workers’ Desk to organise all categories of exploited labour |
| 6 | Traditional Leaders | Deepen ties with traditional authorities and rural communities |
| 7 | Religion | Defend religious freedom and partner with churches |
| 8 | Health | Run large-scale health awareness campaigns via Mayibuye Medics |
| 9 | Agriculture | Support agricultural cooperatives for food security |
| 10 | Skills | Open vocational training centres in modern industries |
| 11 | Land | Advocate for equitable redistribution to rural masses |
| 12 | Environment | Launch restoration projects to protect ecosystems |
| 13 | Technology | Bridge the digital divide through empowerment projects |
| 14 | Worker Rights | Use the Workers’ Desk to advance campaigns and minimum wage struggles |
| 15 | Schools | Expand Mayibuye crèche model and fight for free education |
| 16 | Transparency | Broadcast all key movement meetings and processes publicly |
| 17 | Communication | Increase publishing of Mayibuye Journal and bulletins |
| 18 | Student Support | Continue NSFAS campaigns to prevent learner exclusion |
| 19 | Legal Readiness | Finalise IEC registration for 2026 local elections |
| 20 | Solidarity | Advance Pan-African and international anti-imperialist campaigns |
Major achievements in 2025
According to the statement, 2025 marked the formation and national consolidation of the Afrika Mayibuye Movement. Key milestones included:
- June 2025: Launch of the Mayibuye Consultation Process
- September 2025: Public announcement of the movement and launch of the Restoration Manifesto
- December 2025: First National Convention, with delegates from all provinces
- Organising reach: Structures formed in all nine provinces and sub-regions
- Local campaigns: Soup kitchens, revision classes for matriculants, rural clinics, GBV workshops, land dialogues, religious freedom engagements, and a crèche in Limpopo
Who is the movement targeting?
The 2026 programme encourages participation from:
- Youth: To lead student and youth mobilisation through new leagues
- Women: To build grassroots campaigns against poverty and gender oppression
- Farm and domestic workers: To unite under the Workers’ Desk and fight marginalisation
- Parents and learners: To engage in local education forums and prepare early for 2026 enrolments
- Traditional and religious leaders: To join local structures and anchor campaigns in rural communities
What the statement says about the future
The closing section calls for a peaceful and organised start to 2026, urging South Africans to avoid dangerous gatherings and prioritise children’s education and household savings in January.
The movement reaffirms its core message: “Total Freedom and Emancipation Now.” It positions itself as a national force for unity, land justice, worker dignity, and people-centred development rooted in the masses.
