Mbuyiseni Ndlozi, a former member of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), has made headlines after resigning from the party following his suspension. In an interview with the SABC, Ndlozi confirmed his decision to leave party politics and explore other avenues for making contributions.
“I have handed over my resignation. I have left the EFF, I have left party politics. EFF is a political party. I have handed in my resignation as a member, and it is because where I want to go and contribute, I can’t hold a single-party membership,” Ndlozi stated.
His departure marks the latest in a series of high-profile exits from the EFF this year, including Floyd Shivambu, Dali Mpofu, Busisiwe Mkhwebane, and Mzwanele Manyi, who all defected to Jacob Zuma’s uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party.
Ndlozi’s decision to resign came after a rift with the EFF leadership, particularly following the departure of his close ally Shivambu. Julius Malema, the leader of the EFF, criticized Ndlozi for allegedly being aware of Shivambu’s plans to defect to the MK party but not disclosing them.
In response to his suspension, Ndlozi described it as irregular and not in line with the party’s constitution. He was barred from attending the EFF national people’s assembly in December and suspended six weeks prior, based on allegations of planning to defect to the MK party.
Despite not receiving a formal response from the EFF, party spokesperson Sinawo Thambo acknowledged Ndlozi’s public pronouncements as a resignation and wished him well. Ndlozi, a founding member of the EFF, previously served as the party’s national spokesperson and as an MP.
His decision to speak out and resign aims to clear his name and move forward from his time within the EFF. Ndlozi’s departure adds to the ongoing shifts and changes within South Africa’s political landscape, as key figures make significant decisions regarding their party affiliations.
