More than four senior NCC members resign in one day, sparking questions and leading to the launch of a new political movement. Image: Rochelle Minnaar shared via Facebook.
(The Post News)– The National Coloured Congress (NCC) is facing the resignation of more than four senior members within 24 hours. Among those who resigned were Joseph Jacobs, Mansoer Arendse, Kareem Sims, Desmond Syce, Lucinda Groep, Paul Bester, and Duwayne Jacobs.
The members announced their departure from the party on their personal Facebook accounts, leaving many questioning their reasons for leaving. Joseph Jacobs wrote that after giving it some thought, he has decided to resign from the party effective immediately. He expressed that his decision to resign has left him “feeling deeply hurt.”
People reacted to his post, seeking clarity, but Jacobs said he would respond in due time. Soon after, more members followed with resignation posts.
Mansoer Arendse expressed sadness and relief while announcing his resignation. “I’m sad and relieved at the same time. Arendse’s resignation is also effective immediately. According to Arendse, his morals and ethics no longer align with those of the NCC. He also affirmed that he will not stop “fighting for the marginalized and oppressed.”
His post raised more questions among NCC members, as Sims’ resignation also pointed to similar alignment issues. Sims wrote that he can’t deny that the space no longer enables him to provide the kind of service that the people so well deserve.
On Wednesday afternoon, NCC president Fadiel Adams confirmed the resignations in a Facebook Live session. He described the members as “good people.” Viewers quickly commented, questioning why, if they were good people, they had chosen to leave. Without providing much explanation for the mass resignations, Adams thanked them for their contribution to the NCC.
Some of the former members have since announced the formation of a new movement. Adams said he welcomes any party that is against the African National Congress (ANC) and the Democratic Alliance (DA). He also urged people not to join either of the parties, saying that they can form their parties, as long as they do not become ANC or DA members.
Moreover, he encouraged the remaining party members not to feel discouraged but to treat the resignations as a challenge to grow stronger.
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