Former SA Minister Nathi Nhleko resigns from ANC amidst conflict over Zuma scandal defense.

Former South African minister Nathi Nhleko, known for defending the use of government money to upgrade ex-President Jacob Zuma's private home, has resigned from the governing ANC party. Nhleko accused the ANC of introducing austerity measures and dismantling state-owned companies, expressing it is "painful" to see the party change. This follows a conflict with ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula over Mbalula's statements about covering up for Zuma during the Nkandla scandal.

March 04, 2024
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