THE African National Congress (ANC) in KZN has lost two active members to opposition parties.
The former ANC Youth League (ANCYL) active leader, Magasela Mzobe, has found a new political home in the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF).
Mzobe left behind a trail of his work that was aimed at improving the lives of young people in Newcastle and the surrounding areas.
He said he dumped the ANC because he was tired of defending its decisions and policy choices.
"I've decided to officially resign from the ANC as I no longer consciously associate or defend its decisions and policy choices," he said.
Mzombe said he went with the EFF membership as it's the organisation that aligns with his vision of economic freedom.
He also thanked the organisation as he signed the EFF membership forms.
"I thank you, fighters, for accepting my membership. We shall make a humble contribution to the struggle of our generation. Economic freedom in our lifetime," he said.
Mzobe was warmly welcomed to the organisation by the deputy president Floyd Shavambu, who was also present when he signed his membership forms.
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"Welcome fighter to the economic emancipation movement. You're a man of principle and a great addition to our movement. Let's fight on until victory," Shivambu said.
Meanwhile, former uMngeni Municipality ANC deputy mayor, Nompumelelo Buthelezi, has dumped the ANC for the Democratic Alliance (DA).
She allegedly left the ANC, citing their inability to deal with corruption, the visible lack of service delivery and the failure to deliver on decades of promises.
UMngeni municipal speaker Janis Holme welcomed Buthelezi and said she will bring with her a wealth of experience and knowledge of the local government sphere.
"I look forward to her contribution to the council and its committees. She will take her oath during the October full council meeting where she will be sworn in," said Holme.
