Dali Mpofu's defection: Behind the exodus from Malema's EFF to Zuma's MK party

What is behind the exodus of Economic Freedom Fighters members to ex-President Jacob Zuma's party?

South Africa's radical opposition party, the Economic Freedom Fighters , appears to be on a downward spiral after another high-profile member defected to ex-President Jacob Zuma's party.

Led by the firebrand Julius Malema, the EFF had strong support among South Africa's burgeoning young population frustrated with the slow pace of political and economic reforms since the end of the racist system of apartheid in 1994. South African political analyst Sandile Swana told the BBC that Mpofu's move was driven by "political ambition".

But Shivambu, once the EFF leader's right-hand man, rubbed salt into Malema's wound, sharing a message on"Welcome Dali Mpofu to the movement which has superior ideological, political and organisational capacity, composure," he wrote in a post.Mpofu used to be part of the EFF's top leadership, holding the post of chairperson from 2014 to 2019. He later focused on his legal career, representing the party, and more recently Zuma, in court battles with the government.

Malema, 43, is a former ANC youth leader. In 2012, he was expelled by the party - then led by Zuma - after being accused of being divisive.He is expected to be re-elected unopposed at a party conference next month, despite rumblings about his leadership.

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