By Johnathan Paoli
THE inaugural president of the Economic Freedom Fighter’s (EFF) Student Command and central command team (CCT) member, Mpho Morolane, has resigned from the party.
Morolane released his resignation letter on Wednesday, saying the decision came with great difficulty in light of his decade-long affiliation with the party.
“The organisation has always felt like home, however, the time has come when a conscious decision has been taken by me to pursue a different path.
“This should not be construed as an act of public opposition but an upright move for the progressive fight for the restoration of the dignity of African people,” he said.
Morolane said despite his respect for the party, he was prepared for the backlash from EFF members and hoped to move past it in order to work together for transformation.
He said he has never opposed the party publicly or disrespected its leadership, even after the decision to end his tenure as the inaugural president of the EFFSC.
He thanked the party for contributing to his political and social development as a leader, and said he would always cherish his time in the CCT and war council.
“I bid the organisation farewell, and it has left an inedible mark on my life,” Morolane said.
He played a pivotal role in advocating for the insourcing of vulnerable workers in higher learning institutions.
Morolane is also a founding member and general secretary of the National Association of South African Workers, which was founded in 2019 as a vanguard of insourcing workers at Unisa.
Last month, Morolane incurred criticism from within the party for his public endorsement of former spokesperson Mbuyiseni Ndlozi for the position of secretary-general of the party ahead of its elective conference in December.
Many supporters condemned his public nomination and said he should utilise party channels and not speculate publicly.
It is understood that Morolane intends joining the MK Party. However, it could not be confirmed at the time of publishing.
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