Mbuyiseni Ndlozi has delivered a sharp critique of the African National Congress, accusing the ruling party of being deeply intertwined with criminal networks. Speaking from a position outside active politics, the former MP and outspoken academic condemned what he called the moral decline and degeneration of the ANC.
In a post shared on social media, Ndlozi expressed alarm at the party’s associations with corrupt individuals and criminal cartels. He referenced a wide range of figures, from the Gupta family to contemporary criminal networks, questioning how the ANC could be so comfortable with such alliances.
His remarks come amid rising concerns about the influence of organized crime on South Africa’s political and economic systems. Recent revelations linking senior politicians to alleged underworld figures involved in drug trafficking and money laundering appear to have prompted Ndlozi’s comments.
Ndlozi has long criticized the ANC’s leadership for betraying the liberation movement’s principles and prioritizing private interests over public service. While no longer in frontline politics, he continues to use his platform to speak against corruption and governance failures.
Analysts say his critique mirrors broader public frustration over repeated corruption scandals that have implicated the ANC, including the state capture saga and ongoing allegations involving politically connected business figures. Despite President Cyril Ramaphosa’s assurances to restore integrity, critics argue that the party still harbors individuals with questionable ties.
Ndlozi’s latest statements underscore a perception that the ANC has strayed from its revolutionary roots, becoming entangled in criminal influence. As public trust in the party continues to wane, voices like Ndlozi’s amplify calls for political accountability and a moral revival within South Africa’s oldest liberation movement.