EFF leader Julius Malema addressed his supporters during a rally ahead of Ward 16 by-elections taking place on 28 May in Koppies, Free State. PHOTO: FACEBOOK/EFF
Abigail Visagie
KOPPIES - Leader of Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) Julius Malema declared that he will never be intimidated by America.
Malema said this on Sunday afternoon while addressing EFF supporters during a rally ahead of the Ngwathe Local Municipality by-elections which will take place on 28 May in Koppies, Ward 16.
Malema emphasised the EFF's importance, citing a mention by the US President, Donald Trump, as validation of the party's influence.
“You were told that the EFF is dying and that it is a useless party but once again, you were reminded by Donald Trump, that this is not a small organisation, so would you say that this a small and dying organisation when the White House itself said that this is one of biggest organisations in Africa and South Africa,” Malema said.
Malema criticised the leadership of President Cyril Ramaphosa comparing it to that of ‘schoolteachers running to the principal office’.
He accused Ramaphosa of killing tourism opportunities for the country when he spoke about crime in the country saying that he did not defend South Africa.
The EFF leader urged South Africans to unite in the face of imperialism and to keep the internal issues of the country private.
“It doesn’t matter who you are, when you go out of South Africa, especially in front of imperialism, you must close ranks,” he said.
Applauded by Ward 16 members, Malema expressed that if Trump and Ramaphosa were going to discuss him, they should have extended an invitation.
“They should’ve called me, I was going to answer everything,” he said.
In the call to action for the youth, Malema mandated that no alcohol should be consumed by the youth before and on the day of bi-elections.
“Remember the future lies in your hands when you are voting on 28 May, do not consume alcohol so that you can make the right decision.
He also urged parents to consider the struggles of their educated yet unemployed children and reaffirmed the EFFs commitment to fighting for the dignity and rights of black people.
