MEMBER of Parliament (MP) Nomsa Marchesi has announced her immediate resignation from the Democratic Alliance (DA).
Marchesi, who has served in the National Assembly since 2014 and was a whip during Mmusi Maimane's leadership at the DA, said she was leaving to join the RISE Mzansi party.
She said her decision to quit parliament and the DA followed a long period of reflection and consultation and was informed by her commitment to the principles of freedom, social justice, and equality.
“For nearly 10 years I have served as a dedicated MP in the National Assembly and a member of the DA, contributing to various portfolios including both basic and higher education, women and, recently, police, and as a whip.
“As an activist who believes in justice and economic empowerment, especially for women, I joined the DA a decade ago with a firm belief that it could change the direction of South Africa and bring the necessary reforms,” she said.
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Marchesi said over time, she saw that it was unable to bridge the "trust deficit" between the party and the majority of South Africans and lost the ability to effectively represent the diverse concerns of all communities in the country.
“Recently I found myself searching for a political platform that would be more inclusive and representative of the diverse voices and concerns of the South African population,” she said.
Marchesi said the journey led her to RISE Mzansi and she is excited to be part of the party.
“I am excited to be part of its journey towards building a safe, prosperous, equal, and united South Africa for all South Africans. My decision to embrace this reset is marked by optimism and a genuine belief in the potential for RISE Mzansi to make a substantial impact in the lives of South Africans,” she said.
