WATCH | Mzwanele Manyi joins EFF

WATCH | Mzwanele Manyi joins EFF

Cape Town – The Economic Freedom Fighter leader Julius Malema has welcomed its latest member, Mzwanele Manyi, ahead of next year’s national elections.

On Friday the former ATM national executive committee member resigned from the party and announced his move to join the EFF.

In his welcome speech, Malema said Manyi’s “credentials spoke volumes” and the the EFF was honoured to have him in the party.

“On behalf of the EFF ground forces, I want to take this opportunity to welcome fighter Mzwanele Manyi to his political home. We are honoured to have you as part of our family. Remember, we are one people of the African continent.

“Your credentials speak volumes and we are more than confident you will make a massive contribution to the success of the struggle for economic freedom in our lifetime,”  said Malema.

Malema’s deputy, Floyd Shivambu echoed Malema’s sentiments, adding that he was confident that Manyi would add maximum value to the party.

“We are more than confident you will add maximum value to the only reliable and dependable weapon in the hands of the oppressed and exploited masses of our people. Let’s fight on. Victory is certain,” Shivambu tweeted.

Meanwhile, Manyi said after careful consideration, he believed the EFF was the only party capable of holding the ANC to account.

“South Africa is fast deteriorating into a failed state. It, therefore, needs a shock treatment from an organisation whose posture is revolutionary. The EFF, being the third largest party in South Africa, is well poised to take over from the ANC quicker than any other party. The EFF is the real alternative that everyone has been asking about.

“The EFF has a scale and demonstrable track record on accountability issues. Importantly, it is a listening party that genuinely engages the electorate before drawing up a manifesto,” said Manyi.

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