EFF welcomes 'politically established' Manyi into its fold

Apr 04, 2023

Mzwanele Manyi announced on Friday that he’d quit the ATM which he joined during the 2019 polls. Before that, he had been a long-time member of the ANC.

JOHANNESBURG - The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) - despite once being one of South Africa's leading voices calling for the Gupta family to be brought to book - welcomed its known former associate Mzwanele Manyi among its ranks.

It's called on others to follow his lead, as South Africa heads to the 2024 general elections.

Manyi announced on Friday morning that he’d quit the African Transformation Movement (ATM) which he joined during the 2019 polls. Before that, he had been a long-time member of the African National Congress (ANC).

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Manyi donning a red beret brings true meaning to the phrase that there are no permanent enemies in politics.

This as he joins the rank and file of a party that's taken several potshots at both Manyi and his former associates, the Guptas.

The EFF said it believed in the rule of law and people being innocent until proven otherwise.

"He's a former Cabinet spokesperson, someone who's established in the political arena in South Africa. In his tenure at the ATM, he's been someone at the forefront of holding Cyril Ramaphosa accountable," said its spokesperson Sinawo Tambo.

Tambo said Manyi's vast experience in both governance and in the political space would add value to the EFF.

He said the party was also pleased that Manyi affirmed it as a viable alternative to the ANC, and hoped others were inspired to follow suit.

On behalf of our @EFFSouthAfrica ground forces, I want to take this opportunity to welcome fighter @MzwaneleManyi 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…