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ANC Youth League president Collen Malatji.Picture: Itumeleng English\/ Independent Newspapers<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The gloves are off between the ANC Youth League and the Young Communist League of SA (YCLSA) after the latter issued a statement on Monday slamming youth league president Collen Malatji.<\/p>\n

The SA Communist Party (SACP) youth wing has strongly condemned the recent attack by Malatji on the SACP General Secretary Solly Mapaila.<\/p>\n

The YCLSA described Malatji’s actions as a “deplorable and reckless attack” that dishonours the legacy of freedom fighter Peter Mokaba.<\/p>\n

Malatji’s \u201cverbal assault\u201d on Mapaila was made during the Mokaba Memorial Lecture on January 10.<\/p>\n

The YCLSA\u2019s National Secretary, Mzwandile Thakhudi said this was an opportunistic move, rather than a critique grounded in ideological substance.<\/p>\n

According to Thakhudi, Malatji’s actions expose him as a “hollow figurehead” and a “theoretical lightweight” who is desperate to remain relevant.<\/p>\n

The YCLSA believes that the ANCYL’s credibility cannot be restored through baseless insults directed at Mapaila. Instead, the league argues that the ANCYL should focus on addressing the real concerns of young people, such as land reform, access to quality education, employment opportunities and healthcare.<\/p>\n

Both party\u2019s mother bodies have been at loggerheads recently following the SACP\u2019s decision to contest for elections, breaking away from the ANC.<\/p>\n

The SACP is arguing that the ANC did not thoroughly consult them as an alliance when they formed the Government of National Unity (NGU) with the DA and several other parties.<\/p>\n

South Africa – Johannesburg – 12 December 2024 – SACP general secretary Solly Mapaila during the 5th Special National Congress at the Birchwood Hotel and Conference Centre, Boksburg.Picture: Itumeleng English\/ Independent Newspapers<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u201cThe YCLSA also reaffirmed its commitment to contesting the 2026 local government elections independently, a position that has been maintained since 2005.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe league vows not to be distracted by Malatji’s antics and to remain focused on mobilising young people to confront the structural crises of high youth unemployment, inequality, and poverty,\u201d Thakhudi said.<\/p>\n

Thakhudi dismissed Malatji’s conduct as the “tantrums of a political man-child” and emphasised that the revolution will not be led by “political mercenaries”.<\/p>\n

Malatji could not be reached for comment, however this article will be updated as soon as Malatji and the ANCYL comment.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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