'Mkhwebane GONE! Carl Niehaus and Dali Mpofu are next'

‘Mkhwebane GONE! Carl Niehaus and Dali Mpofu are next’ – Social media reacts

Busisiwe Mkhwebane’s resignation letter from the EFF circulated on social media on Wednesday. Will she join the MK Party?

Advocate Dali Mpofu with former EFF MP Busisiwe Mkhwebane. Image: @AdvBMkhwebane /X

Social media has reacted to the news of former Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane resigning from the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF).

In a letter that she posted on X (formerly Twitter), the 54-year-old politician thanked the EFF for the support.

“Today, I’m saying goodbye to you, Fighters. After careful consideration and talking to my family, they advised and felt I needed to go away. Spend time with them, rest, and continue to fight for the vulnerable where possible.

“In my time of need, you Fighters extended a helping hand, becoming a refuge for me over the past 12 months. Your unwavering support has been a beacon of hope, and for that, I am deeply grateful. Now, it is time for me to focus on spending cherished moments with my family,” the letter read.

Mkhwebane exited just a few months after Floyd Shivambu and Mzwanele Manyi also left the party. She joined the EFF last year following her impeachment as Public Protector.

Mkhwebane’s resignation letter from the EFF circulated on social media on Wednesday. Many felt her exit paved the way for her to join Jacob Zuma’s MK Party. EFF’s senior members Carl Niehaus and Dali Mpofu are still in the party but some people feel it’s a matter of time before they jump ship.

Will Mpofu join Mkhwebane?

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