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Former ActionSA Gauteng Leader, Bongani Baloyi Resigns

Bongani Baloyi Resigns Citing Irreconcilable Differences With National Leadership

Former ActionSA Gauteng leader Bongani Baloyi has resigned from the party after declining the role of national spokesperson. The party stated that the relationship between Baloyi and the national leadership had become sour and that irreconcilable differences had emerged, mainly regarding the running of the province.

In a media briefing, Baloyi said that he couldn’t be part of the party’s destruction. Reports have emerged that there was tension between him and the party’s founder, Herman Mashaba. The party has cited these irreconcilable differences for the parting. Baloyi insists he has no idea where Mashaba’s sudden distrust stems from.

Baloyi spoke about his reasons for resigning, saying he couldn’t be part of the party’s destruction. He stated that he had engaged with many leaders and that it was evident to him that there was no room for his views in the party. Baloyi also clarified that rumors suggesting he was leaving ActionSA because he did not agree with Mashaba’s firm stance that the party would never partner with the ANC were unfounded.

The party has yet to comment specifically on Baloyi’s resignation, but it has been suggested that it will leave a big hole in the party, given that his departure comes just after he was appointed as the Gauteng leader. Baloyi’s resignation is seen as a blow to the party’s ambitions of growing its footprint in Gauteng, as he was one of the party’s most prominent members in the province.

The news of Baloyi’s resignation comes amid a leadership drama in the COPE party following the ousting of their mayor in Swane over his insolvency saga.

The developments in the COPE party have raised concerns about the stability of political parties in South Africa, as political parties struggle to keep their members unified. The resignation of Baloyi from ActionSA could be seen as a warning sign for the party as it seeks to expand its reach ahead of the local government elections.

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