Malatji Defends Ramaphosa, Hits Back at Mbeki Over Resignation Calls

African National Congress Youth League (ANCYL) president Collen Malatji has criticised former president Thabo Mbeki following his reported suggestion that President Cyril Ramaphosa should step down from office.

Malatji reportedly questioned Mbeki’s position, arguing that the former president should also take responsibility for some of the challenges currently facing the ANC. He challenged Mbeki to explain why Ramaphosa should resign over the party’s difficulties when he himself remained in office during challenging periods of his presidency.

The youth league leader’s remarks appear to reflect growing divisions within the ANC over the party’s leadership and its performance amid mounting political pressure.

Malatji also made it clear that the ANCYL continues to support Ramaphosa, pushing back against calls for the president to leave office.

He argued that the party should focus on strengthening internal unity rather than concentrating on blaming its current leadership for all its problems.

His response comes amid renewed debate over the ANC’s direction, leadership and declining electoral support.

The exchange highlights the differing views among senior party figures and younger leaders about how the ANC should address its political challenges and rebuild public confidence.

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