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flag ANC leader demands explanation after chairperson blames unemployed youth for lack of jobs, sparking backlash.

flag 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. flag 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. flag Mantashe’s alleged analogy comparing job creation to giving a fishing rod without catching fish drew particular criticism. flag Mbalula called the remarks damaging and inconsistent with the ANC’s values, urging public clarification. flag 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. flag Mbalula backed Malatji’s right to speak, emphasizing the youth league’s role in holding leadership accountable.

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