A deepening power struggle within the African National Congress Youth League has resulted in its president, Collen Malatji, and its secretary-general, Mntuwoxolo Ngudle, suspending each other from their positions. This mutual suspension follows a contentious national executive committee meeting where Malatji allegedly excluded Ngudle and Treasurer-General Zwelo Masilela. The conflict, centered on preparations for the league’s upcoming 27th National Congress in Polokwane, involves accusations of constitutional breaches and unauthorized handling of critical conference materials.
The internal crisis includes disputes over conference packages containing security features and conflicting calls for urgent leadership meetings. These divisions threaten to destabilize the youth wing at a significant moment for its political agenda. With both leaders now suspended, the organization faces a severe leadership vacuum.
The ANC’s parent body is intervening, with Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula scheduled to meet the feuding officials. He is expected to deliver firm directives to resolve the turmoil and restore functionality to the youth league.
The internal crisis includes disputes over conference packages containing security features and conflicting calls for urgent leadership meetings. These divisions threaten to destabilize the youth wing at a significant moment for its political agenda. With both leaders now suspended, the organization faces a severe leadership vacuum.
The ANC’s parent body is intervening, with Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula scheduled to meet the feuding officials. He is expected to deliver firm directives to resolve the turmoil and restore functionality to the youth league.
