Dr Ramphele said she had decided to leave politics, “and return to working alongside my fellow citizens in civil society to pursue the dream of transforming ours into a more just and prosperous society.”
The party had a dismal had a dismal performance in the May 7 elections, managing to convince just over 50 000 voters, or 0.28% of the electorate which translated to just two seats in parliament.
She said her departure follows having, “accomplished my aim of creating a political vehicle to enable those who remain outside the political mainstream to have a voice.”
“As to my future contribution, as the months have passed by after the election in May, I have become increasingly convinced that my experience and knowledge is best utilised to help build an empowered and aware citizenry,” she said.
The party has been plagued by infighting since the elections, a fraud case has allegedly been opened against Dr Ramphele over a bank account opened to allegedly receive a refund from the Electoral Commission of SA (IEC), believed to be around R200 000.
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