Andile Mngxitama

Andile Mngxitama is a South African politician currently serving as a member of the National Assembly for the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party in the 7th Parliament. He previously founded and led the Black First Land First (BLF) party and served as a Member of the National Assembly for the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) from 2014 until his expulsion in 2015. Mngxitama is known for his controversial political rhetoric and vocal support for the Gupta family during the state capture era. His career has been marked by various legal and political disputes, including accusations of hate speech, though he has maintained a consistent presence in South African opposition politics.