MBALI Ntuli has announced her resignation from the Democratic Alliance (DA), the latest black leader to quit the country’s official opposition.
In a statement, Ntuli confirmed she tendered her resignation as a member of the DA and member of the KwaZulu-Natal Legislature.
She was instrumental in building up the DA’s support in KwaZulu-Natal townships.
Ntuli unsuccessfully challenged DA leader John Steenhuisen for the federal leadership position in 2020.
“I am immensely proud of the work I have done during my time in the DA. This work stands me in good stead for my next steps,” said Ntuli.
She said it was not race issues that were destroying the party but power grabs by individuals within the party who have vested interests.
“It has been clear to me since at least 2014 that there exists an insider and outsider clique in our party. This is not uncommon in many organisations, but
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