Former president Thabo Mbeki and his family have distanced themselves from all things ANC, his cousin and DA mayoral candidate in Mnquma Local Municipality, Madoda Mbeki, told News24 on Friday.

"Not only the Mbeki family but AmaZizi clan are not happy, they are no longer in one kraal with the ANC," Madoda said.

DA mayoral candidates Madoda, ANC stalwart Steve Tshwete's son Linda and Ghaleb Cachalia, the son of struggle icons Amina and Yusuf, held a media briefing condemning President Jacob Zuma's "racial" campaign.

The three men who come from prominent families in the ANC said they have the full support of their families as DA members. Linda broke down in tears as he relayed how he and his brother Mayihlome and stepmother deputy minister of water and sanitation Pam’s relationship became strained after he joined the DA.

He said his entire family, except for the two, fully supported him when he joined the DA.

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