Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi officially resigned from Parliament on Thursday morning. While this exodus was a shock to many, it was no surprise for some netizens who were calling for him to leave the Julius Malema-led political party.
Yazini Tetyana, a fellow MP, also announced her resignation from Parliament with him.
"The EFF has received the voluntary resignation of Fighter Yazini Tetyana and Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi as representatives of the EFF in the Parliament of South Africa.
"The EFF has accepted the respective voluntary requests to be released from deployment of the two fighters, who have diligently served the organisation in their respective deployments," said the party in a statement.
In August of 2024, some social media users accused Malema of acting like a dictator in the EFF. "Ndlozi continues to frustrate that dictator who wants him gone. Stay put, my leader. He is not going to dictate terms here. Raise this matter internally and watch him explode," posted an X user.
South African netizens did not hold back their opinions on Ndlozi's exit:
"Am I the only one who's happy for Dr Ndlozi? He's endured quite a lot of disrespect from Malema as an EFF member. FINALLY," posted Sphelele Mazibuko on X.
Am I the only one who's happy for Dr Ndlozi? He's endured quite a lot of disrespect from Malema as an EFF member. FINALLY! pic.twitter.com/NgDT4sBkff
Gretchen Ndou added: "Ndlozi was waiting for Malema to recover a little bit and hurt him again or?"
Ndlozi was waiting for Malema to recover a little bit and hurt him again or 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😄😄😄
— Gretchy (@Gretchen_Ndou) January 9, 2025
The circumstances of Ndlozi's exit are comparable to when the victim ultimately leaves the abusive partner, according to Aphelele Tyelbooi. "Society celebrates, we are happy for Mbuyiseni Ndlozi."
When the victim finally leaves the abusive partner
— Aphelele Tyelbooi (@ApheleleJody) January 9, 2025
The society celebrates, we happy for Mbuyiseni Ndlozi pic.twitter.com/bAqKjn6aRl
"No matter what you think of him, parliament will certainly be poorer without Dr Ndlozi there! This is a huge loss for the country," commented Mlamuli Hlatshwayo.
No matter what you think of him, parliament will certainly be poorer without Dr Ndlozi there! This is a huge loss for the country. 🤞🏾 pic.twitter.com/zblQXB4iso
An X user going by DreamerSib said Ndlozi did not deserve the EFF's ill-treatment. "But I guess that's what you get when you follow a cult and ignore when others are treated badly, thinking it won't be your turn."
Finally, it's long overdue! Ndlozi didn't deserve all the mistreatment, but I guess that's what you get when you follow a cult and ignore when others are treated badly, thinking it won't be your turn. pic.twitter.com/E5vClyGG7u
— NoName Brand (@DreamerSib) January 9, 2025
IOL