eThekwini ANCYL questions MEC's resignation

DURBAN - The ANC Youth League in eThekwini is questioning the sudden departure of KwaZulu-Natal Sports MEC, Amanda Bani-Mapena.

The ANC in the province says Bani-Mapena resigned, but the regional Youth League believes she was forced out.

Bani-Mapena was in the position for just eight months.

The resignation was announced on Wednesday following a meeting of the ANC KZN executive.

The party's provincial secretary, Bheki Mtolo, has rubbished reports that Bani-Mapena was underperforming and was fired.

* eNCA’s Lethiwe Mdluli reports.