By Zuko Komisa

Mayibuye Movement leader Floyd Shivambu and his team fell victim to theft at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town on Wednesday, 5 August 2026.
The incident occurred shortly before the leadership was scheduled to attend a councillor candidates verification meeting for the party.
Thieves targeted the team’s hired vehicle, breaking in and making off with multiple bags filled with high-value personal and professional items.
According to Shivambu, the stolen belongings included a MacBook Pro, two iPads, luxury watches, identity documents, bank cards, and basic necessities.
Security personnel at the V&A Waterfront Control Room subsequently retrieved CCTV footage of the suspect and handed the images over to law enforcement.
A criminal case was formally opened on the same day at the Table Bay Harbour Police Station under reference CAS 9/8/2026.
Shivambu noted that several other victims were reporting similar crimes at the station at the time, highlighting concerns over opportunistic theft in the popular tourist district.
Despite the loss of sensitive documents and electronics, the Mayibuye Movement affirmed that its local campaign activities will proceed as planned.
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