Collen Malatji Challenges Thabo Mbeki Over Calls for Ramaphosa to Resign

African National Congress Youth League (ANCYL) president Collen Malatji has criticised former South African president Thabo Mbeki following reports that he suggested President Cyril Ramaphosa should consider resigning amid the ANC’s ongoing political challenges.

Malatji questioned Mbeki’s criticism, arguing that the former president should also reflect on his own leadership record and the difficulties the ANC experienced during his time in office.

The youth league leader challenged Mbeki to explain why Ramaphosa should be expected to step aside because of the party’s current struggles when he himself remained president during challenging periods.

Malatji’s remarks come as the ANC faces increasing pressure following its declining electoral support, internal disagreements and growing uncertainty about its political future.

He also made it clear that the ANCYL continues to support Ramaphosa, signalling its opposition to calls for the current president to leave office.

According to Malatji, the ANC should focus on rebuilding its structures, restoring unity and strengthening the organisation rather than placing responsibility for all its political difficulties on Ramaphosa.

The disagreement highlights the growing differences within the ruling party over leadership, accountability and the direction it should take to regain public confidence.

While some ANC figures believe leadership changes may be necessary to address the party’s declining support, others maintain that unity and organisational renewal should take priority.

The exchange between Malatji and Mbeki reflects a broader debate within the ANC about who should take responsibility for its political setbacks and what measures are needed to rebuild its support among South African voters.

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