Nelson Mandela’s Great-Grandson Mayibuye Disillusioned With the ANC, Joins Economic Freedom Fighters

• Former South African President Nelson Mandela's grandchild has embarked on his political career
• He joined the Economic Freedom Fighters because of the party's policies on land and service delivery and because he was disillusioned with the former ruling party
• South Africans had mixed feelings as some appreciated his decision and others questioned why he chose the EFF

Tebogo Mokwena, affiliated with Briefly News, provided local and international political analysis and interviews in South Africa for Daily Sun and Vutivi Business News during his nine years of experience.

JOHANNESBURG — South Africans were left with different opinions after former statesman Nelson Mandela's great-grandson Mayibuye Mandela followed in Madiba's footsteps and became a politician. He joined the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF).

Why did Mandela join the EFF?

According to TimesLIVE, Mandela was never affiliated with any political party, although this changed after he decided to join the EFF. The party's policies on land, free quality education, housing and sanitation and healthcare influenced his decision to don a red beret. He said South Africa does not need empty promises and tired slogans. He said the Economic Freedom Fighters speak to the masses' lived reality.

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Disillusioned with the ANC

Mandela also expressed his disillusionment with the African National Congress (ANC), the party of which his great-grandfather was the leader. He slammed the ANC and said that it is a barrier to true freedom. He will be active in Ekurhuleni in Gauteng and said he could no longer sit idly as the ANC does not deliver its intended promises.

What you need to know about politicians who left the EFF

• The EFF's former Deputy President Floyd Shivambu resigned from his role and the EFF and joined the MK Party
• The former public protector and EFF member Busi Mkhwebane followed suit and also joined the official opposition
• Dali Mpofu, long associated with MKP president Jacob Zuma as his lawyer officially became a member of the MK Party after defecting from the EFF

What South Africans said

South Africans commenting on TimesLIVE's Facebook had different views.

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Mputlane Radi said:

"EFF be losing world-class players in the political spectrum and welcoming castle league players. This guy is using his surname for influence but he has zero political acumen."

Mohau Mofokeng said:

"You're confirming that your grandfather sold us out."

Khanyisa Phaweni said:

"He wants position that he did not even workfor. I hope they accept him as a member snd given special treatment."

Lifa el Patron Mageba said:

"He won't last in our organisation."

Orlando Cliff Mphafudi asked:

"How can one join a dying party?"

Mbuyiseni Ndlozi quits the EFF

In a related article, Briefly News reported that the Red Berets's former Member of Parliament Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi resigned from the party. This was after he confirmed that he was suspended

Ndlozi said his suspension was unconstitutional and he was blocked from attending the third elective conference. He said he would focus on academia and civil society.

Source: Briefly News