In a recent development, political analyst Rebone Tau has boldly accused ANC Secretary General Fikile Mbalula of being at the center of the downfall of the ANC Youth League (ANCYL).
According to Tau, Mbalula’s actions have single-handedly destroyed the ANCYL since 2008. This accusation has sparked a heated debate, calling on young people to condemn Mbalula’s behavior .
The ANCYL, once a powerful and influential youth wing of the African National Congress, has lost its vigor and relevance over the years. Tau believes that Mbalula is to blame for this decline, citing his alleged mismanagement and manipulation of the organization. Tau argues that it is time for young people to take a stand against this injustice and demand change.
Mbalula’s refusal to acknowledge the recently convened congress in the Eastern Cape has further fueled the accusations against him. In a letter dated 28 June 2023, Mbalula denounced the provincial conference, highlighting the lack of proper authorization for the event. This move only added to the frustration and disillusionment felt by many young members of the ANCYL.
Tau suggests that for Mbalula to continue leading the ANCYL, there should be a constitutional amendment to extend the age limit for membership, thereby accommodating his desire to lead the league.
“Young People Should Condemn what the Secretary General of the ANC is doing, he has been at the center of the downfall of the ANCYL since 2008. The ANCYL is dead because of him. He needs to let young people to contest.”
“If Mbalula and crew wants to continue leading the YL, it best that there is constitutional amendment of the YL and take the age up to 65 years. So they can elect him as their president. “
At SAFM, StephenGrootes was chatting with Rebone Tau, a former member of the National Task Team of the ANC Youth League and the author of The Rise and Fall of the ANC Youth League.
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