Khoza hits back at critics

FORMER ANC MP Makhosi Khoza has hit back at her critics, saying the calls for her to resign from her new political party were from people who did not belong to her African Democratic Change (ADeC).

The party was formed after Khoza quit as an ANC MP amid death threats.

Now prominent political figures like Mpho Ramakatsa, Lufuno Gogoro and Kagiso Monyadiwa have asked her to quit the party after the triumph of Cyril Ramaphosa at Nasrec.

Ramakatsa left the ANC after taking the party to court following the dissolution of the Free State executive committee in 2012 and was axed from the EFF in 2015.

Gogoro had been with the IFP, ANC, EFF and BLF before he tried his luck with the ADeC where he claimed to be its national co-ordinator.

Monyadiwa, who is ADeC convener in the North West, had been with African Christian Democratic Party and the DA.

Gogoro said that during a meeting held in Johannesburg last week, party members expressed unhappiness about Khoza, who they accused of having said she would return to the ANC if Ramaphosa corrects the wrongs created by former president Jacob Zuma.

“The call for her to resign was a collective decision by members from all provinces because since we formed ADeC, Makhosi has never met with any structure.

“During a media interview she said if Cyril could deal with corruption and deal with Mabuza (ANC deputy president) she could go back to the ANC, that statement that did not sit well with members of ADeC.”

Gogoro alleged that Khoza had during meetings praised the ANC under Ramaphosa instead of talking about the ADeC.

“Members, particularly from KZN, had been calling for her to resign if she is failing to meet with them,” he said.

Gogoro charged that he and Ramakatsa alongside Khoza had formed the party.

Khoza said on her Facebook page that the three had no political home within her organisation.

“Mpho Ramakatsa, Lufuno Gogoro, Kagiso were rejected admission as members of ADeC. They simply dismally failed the moral and ethical leadership test. They have no jurisdiction on ADeC. They are not members.”

She said the trio had been rejected by ADeC board, which was appointed to screen people who were interested in becoming members.

“We are warning members of the public to guard against political imposters.

“We call on them to desist completely from using ADeC name and logo.”

She said the party was unapologetic in rejecting membership of those who have failed the moral test.

“None can be a member of ADeC if they are corrupt, power mongers with an anti-feminist agenda.

“ADeC is not a playing ground for political bullies. Only men and women who pass the high moral stamina test are allowed at ADeC.”