Rumors are swirling that Mbuyiseni Ndlozi, a prominent EFF Member of Parliament, is planning to leave the party due to his escalating feud with party leader Julius Malema. This speculation gained traction after Ndlozi skipped the EFF’s recent National People’s Assembly and removed his EFF MP banner from his social media account ¹.
Three EFF sources claim Ndlozi is already making plans to exit the party he co-founded in 2013. His absence from the National People’s Assembly has sparked concerns among party members, who are unsure what led to the rift between Ndlozi and Malema.
Malema has downplayed the situation, stating that the party’s elective conference will proceed with or without Ndlozi. However, analysts believe Ndlozi’s departure would be a significant blow to the party, given his mass appeal and intellectual credibility.
Ndlozi’s potential exit is not an isolated incident; the EFF has experienced a string of high-profile departures, including former deputy president Floyd Shivambu, who joined the uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP). As the situation unfolds, it remains to be seen whether Ndlozi will officially leave the EFF and potentially join the MKP.
