ANCYL president Collen Malatji slams ANC for working with Patriotic Alliance
The new ANC Youth League (ANCYL) president, Collen Malatji, has slammed the ANC for working with the Patriotic Alliance (PA) in the Gauteng metros.
Malatji said that it is “immoral” for the ANC to form coalitions with parties such as the PA, which is led by Gayton McKenzie.
McKenzie is a controversial figure who has been accused of corruption and violence. He was also convicted of fraud and theft in 2004.
Malatji said that the ANC should not be in bed with people like McKenzie.
“We can’t be in bed with criminals,” he said. “It’s immoral and it must be stopped.”
Malatji also said that the ANC should not be in coalitions with parties that do not share its values.
“We must work with parties that are committed to the same values as us,” he said. “We can’t be in coalitions with parties that are only interested in power.”
The ANCYL president’s comments come at a time when the ANC is facing a number of challenges, including corruption, factionalism, and declining support.
The ANC’s coalition with the PA has been criticized by some ANC members, who argue that it is a sign of the party’s weakness. The ANC’s coalition with the PA in Gauteng has been particularly controversial.
The PA has been accused of using its position in government to enrich its members and supporters.
The ANC has also been accused of being too soft on the PA.
The ANCYL president’s comments are likely to put further pressure on the ANC to reconsider its relationship with the PA.
It remains to be seen whether the ANC will heed Malatji’s call to pull out of the coalition with the PA.
However, Malatji’s comments are a sign of the growing discontent within the ANC over the party’s handling of the coalition.
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