The African National Congress Youth League (ANCYL) has been in the news lately for its criticism of Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan. In the latest development, ANCYL President Collen Malatji has said that if Gordhan is not stopped from selling state-owned companies, he will sell everything, including South Africans.
Malatji’s comments have been met with widespread criticism, including from Gordhan himself. Gordhan has demanded a public apology from Malatji, and he has also said that he will be meeting with the ANCYL leadership soon. The ANCYL has a history of being critical of Gordhan. In the past, the league has accused him of being corrupt and of being a threat to the ANC. Gordhan has denied these accusations, and he has said that he is committed to transforming state-owned enterprises and making them more efficient.
The latest spat between the ANCYL and Gordhan is a sign of the growing rift within the ANC. The ANCYL is seen as a more radical wing of the party, and it is often critical of the ANC’s leadership. Gordhan, on the other hand, is seen as a more moderate figure. It remains to be seen how the ANC will resolve the rift between the ANCYL and Gordhan. However, it is clear that the issue of state-owned enterprises is a major source of tension within the party.
In addition to the demand for an apology, Gordhan’s meeting with the ANCYL leadership is likely to be a test of the party’s unity. If the meeting is successful, it could help to defuse the tension between the two factions. However, if the meeting is unsuccessful, it could lead to further conflict within the ANC.
The ANCYL’s criticism of Gordhan is also a sign of the growing impatience among some ANC members with the party’s leadership. The ANC has been in power for over 27 years, and some members believe that the party has lost touch with the people. The ANCYL’s criticism of Gordhan is a reflection of this growing frustration.
Source: https://www.iol.co.za/the-star/news/gordhan-demands-a-public-apology-from-ancyl-leader-collen-malatji-fd1cdb68-e74e-435d-8a32-65748f544204
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