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ANC leader demands explanation after chairperson blames unemployed youth for lack of jobs, sparking backlash.
ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula is demanding that National Chairperson Gwede Mantashe clarify controversial remarks suggesting unemployed youth are lazy and fail to seek jobs, warning of possible disciplinary action if he does not respond.
The comments, made during a live interview and widely reported, sparked backlash from the ANC Youth League and others who say they ignore systemic economic challenges.
Mantashe’s alleged analogy comparing job creation to giving a fishing rod without catching fish drew particular criticism.
Mbalula called the remarks damaging and inconsistent with the ANC’s values, urging public clarification.
ANC Youth League leader Collen Malatji condemned the statements as out of touch and threatened a demonstration at the January 8 rally, where youth would carry CVs to highlight unemployment.
Mbalula backed Malatji’s right to speak, emphasizing the youth league’s role in holding leadership accountable.
El líder del ANC exige una explicación después de que el presidente culpe a los jóvenes desempleados por la falta de empleo, lo que provocó una reacción violenta.