Former Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) MP, Dr. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi, has spoken out about his future plans following his resignation from the party. In an interview with SABC News on Monday, Ndlozi confirmed that he had not only left the EFF but was stepping away from party politics entirely. Ndlozi’s Next Move After Leaving the EFF Addressing speculation that he might be joining the ANC or uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party, Ndlozi made it clear that he had chosen a different path.

“I have made the decision to completely withdraw from party politics. I believe I have made my contribution in that space,” he stated. Ndlozi emphasized that South Africa is not a one-party state and that there are many ways to serve the country outside of political parties. “Politics in South Africa is an open space, and party politics are not the only way to make a social impact. I have decided to focus on the academic field and, more importantly, work towards improving the level of discourse in the country,” he told SABC News political editor, Mzwandile Mbeje.

Civil Society and Community Upliftment In addition to pursuing academic work, Ndlozi expressed a strong interest in civil society activism, an area he believes has been overlooked in recent years. “I feel that civil society has been neglected, yet it is a crucial space for advancing freedom and social change. True liberation comes from the people themselves,” he said. Ndlozi also revealed his intention to create an organisation that serves the broader South African community in a similar way to how AfriForum advocates for Afrikaners. “It’s time someone did for the people of this country what AfriForum is doing for Afrikaners,” he added. EFF Suspension and Resignation Ndlozi also confirmed that his departure from the EFF came after he was suspended from the party.

"I was suspended about six weeks before the National People’s Assembly (NPA), which meant I couldn't attend the EFF conference. The suspension was unusual as it did not follow the party’s code of conduct but was based on two allegations," he explained. One of the claims was that he had been working with Jacob Zuma’s MK Party—an accusation he strongly denies.