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The resignation of the former ANC Youth League leader, Magasela Mzobe comes as a shock to the political landscape, particularly for the African National Congress (ANC).<\/p>\n

Mzobe has ditched the ANC to join the EFF after his long-term service in the ruling party at a time when the two parties are in campaign gear for the 2024 elections.<\/p>\n

He announced his resignation on social media on Saturday, stating that he could no longer stand or defend the ANC\u2019s policy choices and decisions.<\/p>\n

In a Facebook post on Saturday, Mzobe said: “Friends and comrades. I have decided to officially resign from the ANC as I can no longer consciously associate with or defend its decisions and policy choices.<\/p>\n

“To comrades I met in the ANC, SA Students\u2019 Congress (SA Students\u2019 Congress) and the ANCYL who became my family. I wish our brotherhood and sisterhood are not affected by this decision.”<\/p>\n

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NEWS: Former ANC youth league leader, Magasela Mzobe, has dumped the ANC and joined the EFF. In a Facebook post yesterday, Mzobe said: "I have decided to officially resign from the ANC as I can no longer consciously associate or defend its decisions and policy choices." pic.twitter.com\/X3Pacuvips<\/a><\/p>\n

— Sihle Mavuso (@ZANewsFlash) October 15, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

On Sunday, as seen in the pictures circulating on social media, Mzobe signed what is believed to be a contract to join the EFF.<\/p>\n

“I signed my EFF membership form at Osizweni Township, Newcastle, KZN. Thank you, fighters, for accepting my membership. We shall make a humble contribution to the struggle of our generation. Economic Freedom in our Lifetime,” he said.<\/p>\n

In one of the pictures, Mzobe can be seen with some of the EFF leadership members, Floyd Shivambu, Dali Mpofu, and Marshall Dlamini, during a consultative meeting with the creative sector on Friday.<\/p>\n

In the meeting, Mzobe made recommendations that would champion sports fanatics in the party. He is the founder of the Newcastle All Stars Football Club.<\/p>\n

Mzobe was once a dedicated member of the ANC and also served as a secretary general in Sasco in 2008 just before making his move to the Newcastle mayor\u2019s office, then later to the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health (KZNDoH).<\/p>\n

He also worked as the chairperson of the Umgeni Water Board where he was appointed by the then Minister of Water and Sanitation, Lindiwe Sisulu.<\/p>\n

kamogelo.moichela@inl.co.za<\/p>\n

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