Busisiwe Mkhwebane, the impeached former Public Protector of South Africa, has officially resigned from her position within the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF).
The announcement came on Wednesday morning as she presented her resignation letter to EFF leader Julius Malema and his top executives.
In a letter published on her X account, Mkhwebane wrote: “Today, I’m saying goodbye to you, fighters. After careful consideration and talking to my family, they advised and felt I needed to go away, spend time with them, rest and continue to fight for the vulnerable where possible.”
In her resignation letter addressed to the party leadership and structures, she said: “In my time of need, you fighters extended a helping hand, becoming a refuge for me in the past 12 months. Your unwavering support has been a beacon of hope, and for that, I am deeply grateful.”
Mkhwebane joined the EFF shortly after her removal from office in September last year.
She became its MP in October.
In an interview with Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh which was made public on Wednesday morning, Mkhwebane indicated that she had not decided on her next step.
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