Nolubabalo Mcinga, President of the Azania Movement and former First Deputy President of the Afrika Mayibuye Movement, has described 2025 as a defining year in South Africa’s political evolution. In reflections shared on X, she framed the year as one marked by ideological reassessment and renewed debate about the future of African-led leadership.
At the centre of her reflection was what she termed a historic transition from the MK Party to Afrika Mayibuye. According to Mcinga, this transition was not a matter of convenience or political expediency, but a deliberate ideological repositioning rooted in liberation values and long-term vision.
She warned against personality-driven politics, arguing that movements built around individuals rather than principles often fail to deliver lasting transformation. Mcinga suggested that such approaches risk internal instability and erosion of public trust.
Her remarks come amid growing public frustration with political leadership, particularly around economic inequality, land reform, and governance. She noted that liberation narratives must translate into concrete policy direction and measurable outcomes.
Mcinga further situated South Africa’s political debates within a wider African context, calling for renewed Pan-African solidarity and leadership grounded in African knowledge systems.
In concluding, she urged political movements to focus on discipline, accountability, and solutions-driven governance, stressing that African liberation must remain people-centred and future-focused.