Another DA MPL in KZN Resigns Months After Mbali Ntuli’s Departure From Political Party

• Democratic Alliance (DA) member of the KwaZulu-Natal Legislature Zwakele Mncwango has resigned
• His resignation comes months after DA MPL Mbali Ntuli who believes the party deviated from its founding principles
• Mncwango served as the caucus leader previously and as the DA’s chief whip in the Provincial Legislature

DURBAN - Democratic Alliance (DA) member of the KwaZulu-Natal Legislature Zwakele Mncwango has handed over his resignation, which will take effect from Saturday, 15 October. He said he decided to resign after soul-searching and reflection.

Mncwango said he entered politics to serve citizens. However, he said he had to evaluate the contributions he could make in the future.

In a lengthy Facebook post, Mncwango said he worked well with the DA, especially while previously serving as the caucus leader and as the DA’s chief whip in the Provincial Legislature. He thanked his colleagues and the party for allowing him to serve the people.

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“Since I entered the caucus at provincial level, we were united in our efforts to promote the manifesto of the party and to take on issues that we believed were in the best interests of all the citizens of KwaZulu-Natal,” he said.

Mncwango said his wish upon his resignation is that the provincial caucus of the DA remains united and continues to serve the people. He added that the experience at the political party was humbling and fulfilling.

According to SABC News, Mncwango’s resignation comes after another DA MPL Mbali Ntuli who believes the party deviated from its founding principles. Meanwhile, DA Provincial Leader Francois Rogers thanked Mncwango for his contribution to the province and the party.

He added that Mncwango will remain a member of the DA but will no longer represent the DA in the legislature.

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Citizens wish Zwakele Mncwango well:

Jomo Sibiya said:

“Good luck my brother on your new journey.”

Nhlakanipho Buthelezi commented:

“The best decision you’ve ever made. Good for you.”

Sandra Naidoo wrote:

“This makes me very sad leadership. I do understand though. We going to miss you. Good luck.”

Nqobile Majoko Makhoba posted:

“Yahh neh. Farewell leadership. Looking forward to your next career move.”

Musa Sihle Nhleko added:

“All the best my brother, you have served the people of KZN with distinction.”

John Steenhuisen is “weak by choice”, says ex-DA KZN Leader Mbali Ntuli

In a related matter, Briefly News also reported Former Democratic Alliance (DA) KwaZulu-Natal MPL Mbali Ntuli had some harsh words about DA leader John Steenhuisen’s leadership ability.

The ex-DA leader took a swipe at Steenhuisen’s character and claimed that the opposition’s leader was weak by nature and by choice.

Ntuli’s comments come after a social media user claimed that DA federal council chairperson, Helen Zille, had more power than the DA’s actual leader.

Source: Briefly News