Cape Town — President of the South African Rainbow Alliance (SARA), Colleen Makhubele, has resigned from the party and joined the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party.
In a statement, Makhubele announced she would join the MK Party, which she said would steer South Africa into the future and bring about constructive transformation and advancement.
She acknowledged the giant step forward in her political career and said now is the time for women to rise and carry themselves.
“We must offer ourselves to carry on our shoulders the aspirations of our people. As young women, we can no longer remain mute and watch from the sidelines of despair on all matters deeply affecting our country,” she said.
SARA President, Colleen Makhubele has resigned as the leader of her party to join the Umkhonto we Sizwe Party, in a statement, Makhubele says that the MKP has provided the platform for young progressive leaders to find a political home for expression and service. #sabcnews pic.twitter.com/K0ns8xqMUZ
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She encouraged women to rise, work hard, and seize opportunities, stating that the MK Party offers a platform for young, progressive leaders to find a political home.
Makhubele expressed her readiness to serve and sacrifice in this next step of her career and shared her excitement about the possibilities ahead.
“I am conscious and very much awake to the consequences of this decision and the reality that this will be a ruthless battle with the established order that relentlessly perpetuates hash attitudes, malicious propaganda and hate narratives towards those who sympathise, stand by, and support the progressive movement,” she added.
According to The Citizen, Makhubele said the MK party would steer South Africa into the future without contradiction.
“The entire nation and the continent of Africa are riding on the MK party to bring back respect for the dignity of an African in the 21st century. The MK party has become a beacon of hope to unite and rally African leaders and their people and a barometer of African politics,” Makhubele said.
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