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a day ago
- Politics
- IOL News
ANC Youth League slams party leadership: ‘ANC now a symbol of corruption and broken promises'
ANC Youth League President Collen Malatji delivered a fiery speech during the President's Jazz Hour in East London over the weekend. Image: Facebook/ANC Northern Cape ANC is losing the trust of its own people, according to ANC Youth League, Collen Malatji, who torched the party's leadership in a scathing rebuke, saying the ANC's name has become tainted to the extent that citizens view it as a symbol of corruption, broken promises, and failed service delivery. 'No matter how true the message is, if the integrity of the messenger is in question, no one will believe the message,' Malatji declared at a recent gathering of party members and community leaders. His words cut deep into the heart of the ANC's crisis — not just of governance, but of reputation. Malatji addressed the President's Jazz Hour in East London over the weekend. Malatji said the public's patience had worn thin, emphasising the crisis of credibility facing the ANC. He stated that the call for renewal is not just a political, but also a moral one. 'No one believes anything the ANC says anymore. It is only members of the ANC who we believe in each other. But when we leave, no one believes us.' This comes amid fresh infighting and power struggles within the ANC, particularly as factions battle over leadership renewal and accusations of gatekeeping plague branch structures. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Next Stay Close ✕ The party's Veterans League has increasingly called for deep reforms, echoing Malatji's urgency for self-correction. He warned that deploying leaders known for unethical behaviour was a death blow to public trust. 'If you are known in your village as a criminal, even if we put you as a councillor and tell people you are fighting against crime, they won't believe you — they stay with you every day,' he said. Malatji's remarks highlight a core weakness within the ANC: its inability to separate leadership from impunity. As corruption scandals and service delivery protests mount across provinces, particularly in Gauteng, Limpopo, and the Eastern Cape, voters were making it clear they are no longer bound by loyalty, he said. 'We no longer have that luxury,' Malatji said. 'The people of South Africa have told us: we can take you out of power any day. We love you, but self-correct.' With local elections looming and trust at a historic low, Malatji's message was clear that the ANC's survival depended not on slogans, but on sincerity. IOL Politics
The Citizen
2 days ago
- Politics
- The Citizen
‘I don't see white people here': Malatji laments lack of diversity in the ANCYL
Malatji says the ANC's veterans league is the only structure of the party that reflects all races. ANC Youth League (ANCYL) president Collen Malji says he would like to see more diversity in the party. He was addressing youth league members in the Eastern Cape over the weekend. Malatji said the ANC has to live up to its non-racial character by ensuring that all races are represented in the ANCYL. 'I am seated here, and I do not see the proper spreading of the demographics of this country. I do not see white people here. I do not see coloureds here. I do not see Indians,' he said. ANC demographics Malatji said it is essential for all races to be represented in the ANCYL, as it produces future leaders of the ANC. 'The ANC has a nonracial character and that nonracial character must reflect in the preparatory school of the ANC, because if it does not reflect here, it will not reflect in the mother body. The youth league is where we must prepare leaders of the mother body,' he said. Malatji said the youth league should avoid looking like an exclusively black organisation. 'If here we are a mini-PAC, then we have a problem. Even when we recruit, we must be deliberate in recruiting everyone from all corners of this country, whether you are black or white, you must be in the ANC,' he said. ANC unity and succession Malatji said the Youth League is the ANC's hope of surviving the current political landscape and needs to be united. According to Malatji, one way to ensure his is to avoid contestation at the party's next elective conference in 2027. 'Where we are at this stage, the ANC can no longer afford a contested national conference; the ANC cannot afford any other breakaway. The leadership of the ANC in 2027 must be elected on consensus,' he said. Malatji said the ANC should spend time at its elective conference discussing policy direction and not succession battles. 'Delegates who are young and will be sent to that conference will not spend time singing about individuals, they will spend time on how to build and work on resolutions that can take the ANC back to become the organisation of the people again,' he said. The ANC's secretary-general, Fikile Mbalula, has appealed to all party members not to start conversations on who will lead the ANC after Cyril Ramaphosa. ALSO READ: Liberation movements fighting for survival and new injustices Malatji has made headlines for a different reason recently, after he described KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi as a pop star for holding a press briefing where he revealed serious allegations against Police Minister Senzo Mchunu. He was slammed for his comment, in what he described as 'burning in the fire' without anyone to defend him. 'I was looking at the regions of the youth league, but I could see everyone has run away. They said President, we did not send you to say that,' he said. Malatji said he believes that he came under fire for that comment because the ANC is associated with criminals. 'Even when you say the right thing, that commissioners must arrest criminals, they must not call press briefings. 'Because your integrity is in question, society says he is sent that one to protect criminals,' he said. NOW READ: R10k just to show up: Fear of 'Nkabane 2.0' as ANC Youth League leaders get hospital board positions
The Citizen
4 days ago
- Business
- The Citizen
Sekhukhune United embarks on major growth journey with land acquisition in Midrand
Sekhukhune United Football Club is charting an exciting new chapter in its development, with major investments aimed at elevating its status and competitiveness in South African football. During a strategic partnership unveiling on July 14 at the Southern Sun Rosebank, club chairperson Simon Malatji revealed that Babina Noko has acquired 8ha of land in Midrand. The project, with a projected investment of R30m, is aimed at achieving a level of competitiveness comparable to that of Kaizer Chiefs Village in Naturena, Johannesburg. Also read: Total Football Excellence coach has high hopes for Hollywoodbets Regional League Malatji emphasised the significance of this development, stating: 'The land has existing structures, which are quite huge and are undergoing renovations. In that regard, we are utilising that one, to reduce costs and renovate the building. The estimate suggests, to be competitive like Chiefs, will be around R30m.' As part of its ambitious vision for the upcoming 2025/26 Betway Premiership season, the club also revealed another major development. Last season, Babina Noko showcased gear from Kelme, and the partnership announcement confirmed a three-year sponsorship deal with the leading sports apparel brand. This agreement, presented by Malatji in the presence of a Chinese delegation, including Kelme's chairperson Ke Yongxiang, officially designates Kelme as the club's partner for the next three seasons. The Department of Sport, Arts, and Culture Limpopo MEC, Jerry Maseko, was also present at the ceremony. 'This collaboration promises to enhance sport excellence, promote economic growth, and foster social cohesion.' Follow us on our Whatsapp channel, Facebook, X, Instagram, and TikTok for the latest updates and inspiration!
The Citizen
15-07-2025
- Business
- The Citizen
Sekhukhune United sets ambitious goals with R30m land acquisition in Midrand
The projected investment of R30m is aimed at achieving a level of competitiveness comparable to that of Kaizer Chiefs' Village in Naturena, Johannesburg. 'The land has existing structures,' said the club's chairperson, Simon Malatji, 'which are quite huge and are undergoing renovations. We are utilising [those structures] to reduce costs and renovate the building, but the estimate suggests, for us to be competitive, like Chiefs, is going to be around R30m.' This announcement was made by Malatji during a strategic partnership unveiling with Kelme Sports on July 14 at the Southern Sun Rosebank. Also read: Total Football Excellence coach has high hopes for Hollywoodbets Regional League As part of its ambitious vision for the upcoming 2025/26 Betway Premiership season, the club revealed two major developments, the first being the training facility and the second being a partnership with Kelme. Last season, Babina Noko showcased gear from Kelme, and the partnership announcement confirmed a three-year sponsorship deal with the leading sports apparel brand. This agreement, presented by Malatji in the presence of a Chinese delegation, including Kelme's chairperson Ke Yongxiang, officially designates Kelme as the club's partner for the next three seasons. Follow us on our Whatsapp channel, Facebook, X, Instagram, and TikTok for the latest updates and inspiration! Have a story idea? We'd love to hear from you – join our WhatsApp group and share your thoughts! At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Herald
08-07-2025
- Politics
- The Herald
‘We want arrests, not statements' — ANCYL president slams SAPS amid explosive drug allegations
'His role as a commissioner of police is to arrest those who do crime. We don't want him to be a pop star. If he wants to contest politics, he must come to branches of the ANC and contest. But if he wants to be a commissioner, he must arrest those who do crime. We don't want statements, we want arrests.' Malatji also made it clear no one should be above the law, not even the police minister. 'If the minister of police is doing crime, he must be arrested. We are not a lawless country,' he said. While Malatji's comments sparked support from some, many social media users criticised them as hasty, given the serious and unproven nature of the allegations. Responding to the public reaction on X, Malatji doubled down. 'It's heartbreaking to learn through allegations that some leaders in our country are either working with drug lords, part of drug syndicates or protecting drug criminals,' he said. 'As someone who despises drugs, this is deeply painful. Drugs have ravaged our youth, creating unemployed and unemployable young people across South Africa. 'To hear certain leaders might be complicit in syndicates is infuriating and hurtful,' Malatji said. 'We must take a stand to clean this country and remove all drug dealers and their enablers in all corridors of power.' Mchunu and Sibiya said the allegations levelled against them by Mkhwanazi are without merit. President Cyril Ramaphosa described the situation as 'a matter of grave national security concern'. He pledged to outline a course of action on his return from the Brics leaders summit in Brazil. TimesLIVE
