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Former African National Congress (ANC) NEC Member and Police Minister Nathi Nhleko has resigned from the governing party. His decision stems from a deep dissatisfaction with the party’s handling of the controversial Nkandla residence upgrades during former President Jacob Zuma’s tenure.
In a scathing seven-page letter addressed to ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula and President Cyril Ramaphosa, among others, Nhleko expressed his dissatisfaction over Mbalula’s assertion that he was “sweating and called a swimming pool a fire pool” during the investigation into the Nkandla upgrades.
The core of the matter lies in Nhleko’s 2015 report, which found that the sewer, chicken run, cattle kraal, swimming pool, amphitheatre, and visitors’ centre all formed part of security upgrades to Zuma’s home. However, the report faced intense scrutiny and criticism from within the ANC ranks.
Last month, Nhleko took a swipe at Mbalula, describing him as “the worst Secretary-General in the ANC’s over 112-year history.” This outburst underscored the depth of his frustration with the party’s handling of the Nkandla catastrophe.
In his resignation letter, Nhleko lamented that “the ANC he loved dearly had turned into something he could no longer recognize.” His departure from the party he once served as a National Executive Committee member and Police Minister is a testament to the deep divisions and turmoil that continue to plague the ANC.
As the fallout from the Nkandla saga continues to reverberate, Nhleko’s resignation serves as a stark reminder of the challenges facing the governing party and the need for introspection and accountability at the highest levels.