Cape Town – Deputy president of the African National Congress Veterans’ League (ANCVL) Mavuso Msimang, has resigned from the party after over 60 years.
In his three-page resignation letter, Msimang cited endemic corruption within the ANC, stating that it has had devastating consequences on the governance of the country and the lives of the poor.
“The litany of economic and social woes, crime, unemployment, destitution – associated with my beloved ANC is not only embarrassing but also defies enumeration.
“It is a matter of public record that for over a decade I have added my voice to many others who have consistently decried and disapproved of corruption and its harmful by-products of nepotism and incompetence.
Struggle stalwart Dr Mavuso Msimang resigns from the ANC with immediate effect. pic.twitter.com/evjMMBGpOg
— Banele (@Gentlements) December 7, 2023
“The response of the leadership to this constructive censure has, at best, been a shoulder shrug and a promise to do something about it.
“At worst those who seek change by raising their voices endure slurs or are met with downright hostility,” he wrote.
He questioned incidents such as children drowning in pit latrines, raw sewage flowing into rivers, and over a hundred people dying in the Life Esidimeni tragedy.
Msimang highlighted the perception that ANC members are corrupt and criticised the deployment of unsuitable individuals in the government. The dramatic decline in the ANC’s popularity is attributed to these issues.
ANC Veterans’ League President Snuki Zikalala confirmed Msimang’s resignation and expressed regret, saying that the league will continue to raise issues of corruption within the ANC.
Msimang’s departure is seen as a blow to the ANC, which is struggling to retain power in the upcoming national elections.
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
