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In a surprising turn of events, the African Transformation Movement (ATM) has announced the removal of its leader, Vuyo Zungula, amid internal shifts within the party. <\/span><\/p>\n Zungula, a prominent figure in South African politics, has been reportedly replaced by Professor Caesar Nongqunga, the current Chief Apostle of the Twelve Apostles Church in Christ (TACC) worldwide.<\/span><\/p>\n Insiders who spoke to stated that this move is boost the party’s performance in the upcoming local government elections scheduled for 2026.<\/p>\n Vuyo Zungula, a lawyer by training, emerged as a key figure in South African politics when he founded the African Transformation Movement in 2018. <\/span><\/p>\n Known for his advocacy of social justice and economic transformation and his vocal stance on corruption, Zungula quickly gained visibility on the national stage. <\/span><\/p>\n His leadership style combined political activism with a grassroots empowerment focus, resonating with many marginalised communities.<\/span><\/p>\n Zungula\u2019s political journey has been marked by a commitment to promoting African values and traditions, within South Africa’s democratic framework. <\/span><\/p>\n He positioned ATM as a party advocating for radical economic transformation, land reform, and the fight against systemic corruption. <\/span><\/p>\n Despite being a relatively new party, ATM made notable inroads in the 2019 general elections, securing several parliamentary seats and positioning itself as a voice for the underrepresented.<\/span><\/p>\n Nongqunga, a prominent religious leader and scholar, commands a substantial following both in South Africa and internationally.<\/span><\/p>\n His appointment signals a significant shift in ATM\u2019s leadership style, potentially blending political engagement with spiritual guidance.<\/span><\/p>\n Nongqunga is renowned for his leadership within the Twelve Apostles Church in Christ, a Pentecostal denomination with a decades-long history. <\/span><\/p>\n His theological background and moral authority are highly regarded among his followers, and some analysts see his transition into the political arena as a move to infuse the party with a new moral and spiritual dimension.<\/span><\/p>\n Zungula had not respond to by the time of the time this was published.<\/span><\/p>\n thabo.makwakwa@inl.co.za<\/span><\/p>\n Politics<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" In a surprising turn of events, the African Transformation Movement (ATM) has announced the removal of its leader, Vuyo Zungula, amid internal shifts within the party. Zungula, a prominent figure in South African politics, has been reportedly replaced by Professor Caesar Nongqunga, the current Chief Apostle of the Twelve Apostles Church in Christ (TACC) worldwide. […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[18],"tags":[18611,18614,11688,3240,2760,406,18612,5552,18613,85,13411],"class_list":{"0":"post-242749","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","6":"category-politics","7":"tag-apostle","8":"tag-apostles","9":"tag-atm","10":"tag-chief","11":"tag-church","12":"tag-leader","13":"tag-nongqunga","14":"tag-replaces","15":"tag-twelve","16":"tag-vuyo","17":"tag-zungula"},"yoast_head":"\n