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The EFF wishes the fighters well in their future endeavours,” it added.

Ndlozi served in the National Assembly since 2014 and previously served as the party’s spokesperson.

He was criticised for months after the EFF’s bruising electoral decline in the May general elections last year and the exodus of senior leaders in the party including the party’s former deputy president Floyd Shivambu.

His critics said he should have done more to protect the party’s reputation as it got dragged through the mud because of its drop in support and the speculation surrounding his and other prominent leaders’ future in the party.

Political expert and Professor at the Wits School of Governance Susan Booysen said it is a reasonable assumption that the announcement of his exit from Parliament indicates that he has also left the party.

“Usually, in an announcement stating that a high-profile member is leaving a post, there is talk of what post they will assume next and there are no best wishes for ‘future endeavours’,” Booysen said.

She said his exit, though sizable, will likely not be seen as an additional loss for the party as they seem to have anticipated his departure.

In recent months, his public-facing role in the party has been significantly decreased.

Booysen said a party like the EFF has “inherent structural leadership problems” as it is a personality-driven party.

“Such a structure provides limited opportunities for growth, which means that he and other leaders would have to look elsewhere,” she said.

Booysen said his exit would necessitate the party expanding beyond campuses, where Ndlozi enjoyed a lot of support.

“Already, we have seen the presence of young budding intellectuals, which the EFF depends on for support, has declined as many people attending their rallies seem to be in their thirties or forties,” Booysen said.

She said the party now has to expand from a heavy campus presence and bring in young people from other walks of life, such as unemployed youth and youth who are disillusioned by politics and political parties.

Booysen said Ndlozi’s future cannot be determined yet as, based on her knowledge, he does not have a close relationship with former president and leader of the MK Party Jacob Zuma.

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However, it is possible that MK Party national organiser and former EFF deputy president Floyd Shivambu could convince him to join.

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has reshuffled its parliamentary representation after the resignation of several prominent members.

The party has replaced its former spokesperson, Mbuyiseni Ndlozi, who recently resigned as a member of Parliament.

“They have both been exemplary in their deployments and acted as commendable public representatives,” the party noted, wishing them success in their future endeavours.

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EFF MP Mbuyiseni Ndlozi resigned from Parliament on Thursday following months of speculation about his future in the party and his notable absence from its third elective congress, held in Johannesburg last month.

Although likely, he has not confirmed whether he has also quit the party.

The EFF has faced numerous uphill battles recently, including poor support at the polls last year and an exodus of high-ranking leaders, such as Floyd Shivambu and Dali Mpofu, to the newly-formed MK Party.

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The news was confirmed by the EFF’s spokesperson Leigh-Ann Mathys on Thursday morning.

“The EFF has received the voluntary resignations of fighter Yazini Tetyana and fighter Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi as representatives of the EFF in the Parliament of South Africa,” the party’s statement read.

The voluntary requests to be released from deployment, which were sent to the secretary-general of the EFF [Marshall Dlamini] consecutively and within days of each other, expressed gratitude to the EFF for the opportunity to serve the organisation and the people of South Africa.

“The EFF has accepted the respective voluntary requests to be released from deployment of the two fighters, who have diligently served the organisation in their respective deployments since the EFF has had representation in the legislative sphere,” it said.

“They have both been exemplary in their deployments and acted as commendable public representatives.

It has also filled the chief whip position once occupied by its co-founder Floyd Shivambu, before he left in August 2024 to join the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party.

EFF MAKES CHANGES IN PARLIAMENT

“The changes represent a combination of strong institutional memory both within the EFF and Parliament, youth, loyalty and service to the EFF, as well as vast educational and organisational experience,” EFF spokesperson Leigh-Ann Mathys said.

Here are the changes in the EFF parliamentary whippery:

The party’s newly-elected chairperson Notando Nolutshungu is the new chief whip and will work alongside:

  • The party’s treasurer-general Omphile Maotwe
  • Former national chairperson Veronica Mente
  • Natasha Ntlangwini
  • Hlengiwe Mkhaliphi
  • Sam Matisse
  • Mandisa Makesini who will serve as the whip in the National Council of Provinces (NCOP)

Here are the changes in the National Assembly:

  • Naledi Chirwa, who served in the NCOP in the beginning of the seventh administration, will replace Mbuyiseni Ndlozi
  • Nqobile Mhlongo replaces Ntokozo Hlonyane
  • Chumani Matiwane replaces Yazini Tetyana

Here are the changes in the NCOP:

  • Mampuru Mampuru replaces Naledi Chirwa
  • Asanda Matshobeni replaces Nolubabalo Mcinga

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The announcement came on Thursday, with the EFF confirming that Ndlozi, along with fellow MP Yazini Tetyana, submitted their voluntary resignation requests to the party.

Speculations About His Absence From the EFF Congress

Ndlozi, who has been an MP since May 2014, did not attend the party’s recent national congress held in Nasrec, Johannesburg, in December.

His departure marks a pivotal moment for the party as it navigates future challenges.

Wishing Them Well in Their Future Endeavors

The EFF also emphasized the commitment both Ndlozi and Tetyana had shown during their tenure.

mbiyiseni ndlozi eff in parliament

Reports suggested a fallout between Ndlozi and EFF leader Julius Malema, leading to questions about his alignment with the party’s leadership.

EFF Acknowledges Ndlozi’s Long Service

In a press release, the EFF acknowledged Ndlozi’s long service and thanked him for his contributions. This provoked widespread speculation about his future within the organization.

“The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has received the voluntary resignations of fighter Yazini Tetyana and fighter Dr. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi as representatives of the EFF in the Parliament of South Africa,” the party said.

Impact on the EFF and Future of Leadership

Mbuyiseni Ndlozi, known for his outspoken stance on economic freedom and his role as the party’s national spokesperson, had been a significant figure in the EFF since its entry into Parliament.

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Mbuyiseni Ndlozi Announces His Resignation

Popular Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) Member of Parliament (MP), Mbuyiseni Ndlozi, has officially announced his resignation from Parliament after serving nearly a decade as a representative for the party.