Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi Slammed by EFF, Julius Malema for “Not voting” comments.

A explosive public rift has erupted at the heart of national politics after a former high-profile party insider took the stage at his own book launch to drop a devastating bombshell about the upcoming local government elections.

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Speaking to a packed audience gathered for the release of his new book titled Love and Peace: The Revolt Against Permanent Juniority, Mbuyiseni Ndlozi unleashed a scathing critique of the current political environment.

The former prominent figure in the Economic Freedom Fighters shocked attendees by comparing the overwhelming number of newly formed political organizations to the historical tribal divisions of 1912.

Mbuyiseni Ndlozi openly declared that during that era, traditional leaders recognized the futility of fighting as separate kingdoms and chose instead to form the African National Congress to establish national unity.

Delivering an even bigger shockwave to the audience, Mbuyiseni Ndlozi directly questioned his own participation in the upcoming electoral process, stating that he does not know if he will cast his ballot in the local government elections on November 4, 2026.

The high-profile figure, who served as a popular host on Power FM after departing the Economic Freedom Fighters and now works with the Thabo Mbeki Foundation while running his own podcast, wields massive influence over public opinion and voter turnout.

Concern is mounting rapidly among political observers that public declarations from influential figures like Mbuyiseni Ndlozi could severely exacerbate voter apathy and depress turnout, especially among young citizens whom the Independent Electoral Commission is actively working to register.

The ongoing proliferation of political parties has created intense frustration across the electorate, highlighted by a recent public interview featuring an unconvincing mayoral candidate from a new party called Africa Mayibuye.

During the intense media grilling, the candidate, known as Sakhile GP, failed completely to explain his platform, articulate his experience, or detail what his party would bring to the City of Ekurhuleni, leaving critics to complain that new parties are merely clogging up ballot papers and wasting physical resources.

The controversial public remarks from Mbuyiseni Ndlozi immediately ignited a fierce political firestorm, triggering brutal retaliatory strikes from his former allies inside the Economic Freedom Fighters.

Reacting with visible fury, senior party official Sinawo Thambo publicly attacked Mbuyiseni Ndlozi, declaring that the organization refuses to abandon democracy simply because an individual is groveling at the feet of former President Thabo Mbeki.

Sinawo Thambo branded Mbuyiseni Ndlozi a praise-singer for his new patron, warning him to worship Thabo Mbeki without disrespecting national democracy, while insisting that Thabo Mbeki will never rule the country again from a foundation kitchen that interviews rival party factions.

Adding fuel to the escalating feud, Siyabonga Cwele launched a direct personal attack, stating that Mbuyiseni Ndlozi possesses the right to be foolish, while publicly condemning a former leader who openly admits to abandoning the culture of voting.

The leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters, Julius Malema, delivered a calculated counterstrike aimed directly at his former close ally.

Julius Malema charged that members of specific political factions habitually discourage the public from voting whenever their own internal faction loses power, urging voters to recognize those individuals for who they really are.

Rallying his supporters ahead of the vote, Julius Malema urged the electorate to turn out in massive numbers on November 4, 2026, to vote for the Economic Freedom Fighters.

Inside the party hierarchy, Julius Malema reinforced internal discipline, warning members that the Economic Freedom Fighters will not tolerate dual loyalties, covert alliances with the uMkhonto weSizwe Party, or backroom dealings with the Government of National Unity.

Political analysts warn that the Economic Freedom Fighters risks making a dangerous strategic miscalculation by devoting excessive energy to attacking Mbuyiseni Ndlozi, rather than focusing on rival organizations like ActionSA and Africa Mayibuye in the crucial lead-up to the November 4 elections.

Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi Slammed by EFF, Julius Malema for “Not voting” comments.

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