Jimmy Mzwanele Manyi has resigned from the African Transformation Movement to join the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF). Manyi, who is known to be pro-Zuma, announced his resignation from the party he joined in 2019 on Friday morning.

TO SERVE SOUTH AFRICA BETTER

In a letter shared on his social media platforms, Manyi said he was leaving the party hoping to better the lives of the South Africans at the EFF.  "After careful thought and consideration, I have come to a conclusion that I can serve South Africa better when in an organisation like the EFF. I must hasten to add that I am leaving the ATM peacefully without fighting with anyone. I hope to be the bridge between the ATM and the EFF for party-to-party collaboration. South Africa is fast deteriorating into a failed state, it therefore needs a shock treatment from an organisation whose posture is revolutionary," the letter reads. Manyi further said the EFF has scale and a demonstrable track record on accountability issues. "Importantly, it is a listening party that genuinely engages the electorate before drawing up a manifesto," says Manyi. Manyi formed ATM, a pro-Jacob Zuma party in 2018 and became one of its national executive members. Manyi is official spokesperson for former president Zuma and the Jacob G Zuma Foundation.  

MALEMA GIVES HIM A WARM WELCOME

EFF leader Julius Malema welcomed Manyi to the organisation. He said: "On behalf of our EFF South Africa ground forces, I want to take this opportunity to welcome fighter Mzwanele Manyi to his political home. We are honoured to have you as part of our family; remember, we are one people of the African continent. Your credentials speak volumes and we are more than confident that you will make a massive contribution to the success of the struggle for economic freedom in our lifetime," he said. In 2018 Malema said Manyi needs to take a break from politics because his reputation was tarnished while Floyd Shibambu referred to him as "Jimmy the Gupta errand boy'