South Africa’s Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), the country’s third biggest political party, organised a protest outside the Israeli embassy in Pretoria. Party leader Julius Malema called for the embassy’s closure, criticizing Israel’s government for its actions in the conflict with Palestine.
Malema also urged retailers to remove Israeli products from their shelves by the end of October. Malema said:
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If they don’t remove products from Israel, we’ll remove them ourselves. We don’t want Israeli products sold in South Africa, we don’t want food from people who have the blood of innocent people on their hands.
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The EFF declared their support for Palestine and vowed to send arms to Hamas if elected in the 2024 elections. They demonstrated in solidarity with Palestine and emphasized their opposition to neutrality in the Israel-Palestine conflict. Malema argued that progressive governments should provide military and food aid to Palestinian freedom fighters.
The EFF intends to pressure the government to close the Israeli embassy until Palestine achieves freedom. The protests reflect a broader sentiment in South Africa, with some individuals expressing concerns that the ANC fails to consider the “Jewish side of the story” in the conflict. The EFF’s stance aligns with a growing global movement advocating for Palestinian rights and criticising Israel’s policies.
The African National Congress (ANC), the ruling party, also held a similar protest outside Israel’s embassy on Friday and called for a boycott of Israeli imports.
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EFF, ANC Protest Outside Israel Embassy Calling For Palestinian Freedom

Julius Malema, the leader of the South African opposition party EFF, has stated that <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/2023/07/15/2023-elections-malema-says-south-africa-needs-a-stable-functional-zimbabwe/">South Africa needs a stable and functional Zimbabwe</a> hence the need for the neighbouring country to hold free, fair and credible elections. He said Zimbabweans must be allowed to vote for their preferred presidential candidate without any hindrances. Watch the video below for more:
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Julius Malema’s recent comments come in response to the disqualification of Saviour Kasukuwere from contesting in Zimbabwe’s presidential election. The High Court ruled that Kasukuwere had been living outside his constituency for over 18 months, which is in violation of the Electoral Act. Additionally, the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has been barring rallies organized by the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC). Malema has criticized these actions, stating that they are equivalent to preventing the main opposition candidate, Nelson Chamisa, from freely contesting the election.
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Malema accused the ruling ZANU PF party of displaying signs of panic and fear by banning Kasukuwere and blocking CCC rallies. He believes that these actions are an attempt to prevent fair competition in the election. Malema has emphasised the importance of allowing all candidates to participate in the election without hindrances to ensure a fair and democratic process.
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WATCH: Malema Speaks On Importance Of Free, Fair Credible Elections In Zimbabwe

The <a class="MarkdownLink_linkifiedLink__KxC9G">Economic Freedom</a> Fighters (EFF) led by <a class="MarkdownLink_linkifiedLink__KxC9G">Julius Malema</a> have released a statement condemning the signing of <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/2023/03/23/people-identifying-as-gay-risk-life-in-prison-in-uganda-new-bill/">the Anti-Homosexuality Bill into law</a> by Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni. In a statement seen by Pindula News, the EFF views the signing of the bill as a significant step backwards in promoting democracy, <a class="MarkdownLink_linkifiedLink__KxC9G">freedom of expression</a>, and <a class="MarkdownLink_linkifiedLink__KxC9G">freedom of association</a> in Africa.
The law legalizes the persecution of members of the LGBTQI± community by imposing life imprisonment and, in some cases, <a class="MarkdownLink_linkifiedLink__KxC9G">death sentences</a> for those who engage in same-sex relationships.
The EFF believes that the anti-homosexuality bill, which is based on state-sponsored hate and homophobia, is not rooted in any historical truth or objective reality. The party said the law is a product of outdated attitudes that have been imposed on African societies by Western societies.
The EFF encourages all <a class="MarkdownLink_linkifiedLink__KxC9G">human rights activists</a> to continue to oppose “these illogical, hateful, and homophobic laws” passed against the LGBTQI± community in Uganda. The party also said the laws are a stepping stone towards the repression of people on the basis of villainizing their identity, and all of Africa must resist hateful ideas seeking to criminalize the identities of people. We present the statement below:
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<h2>EFF STATEMENT ON THE UGANDAN PRESIDENT YOWERI MUSEVENI’S DECISION TO SIGN THE ANTI-HOMOSEXUALITY BILL INTO LAW</h2>
Monday, 29 May 2023
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) condemns the signing of the Anti-Homosexuality Bill by Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni officially into law, an act which has today officially legalized the persecution of members of the LGBTQI± community.
Museveni, who had returned the bill to the Ugandan Parliament to be revised due to its lack of provision for so-called “rehabilitation” of those engaged in same sex relationships, has now signed the inhumane and draconian legislation into law, a fundamental step backwards in the quest to promote democracy, freedom of expression and freedom of association in Africa.
As of today in Uganda, those who identify as homosexuals and choose their partners on the basis of their sexual identity can be sentenced to life imprisonment and in instances of “repeat offenders”, death. The bill that has been signed by Museveni is nothing short of state-sponsored hate and homophobia.
The narrative that gender and sexual identities that are non-heteronormative are against African values, cultures and that they somehow erode family values is baseless and dangerous. It is a hateful logic that is not rooted in any historical truth or objective reality, as many within the LGBTQI± community continue to practice their cultures and spiritualities to no detriment of any of the institutions they choose to associate with.
Ironically, the values of anti-homosexuality which inspire the anti-homosexuality bill which Museveni has signed into law, stem from colonialist laws imposed by the British in Uganda during the time of British Colonialism in the country.
The assertion therefore that homosexuality is a product of imperialism is counter-intuitive and nonsensical, as Western society has historically been at the forefront of outlawing and shaming homosexuality, and these outdated attitudes are what inform the pervasive homophobia in society today.
The EFF encourages all human rights activists within and outside of Uganda to continue to stand against the illogical, hateful and homophobic laws being passed against the LGBTQI± Community in Uganda.
The laws are a stepping stone towards the repression of people on the basis of villainizing their identity, and all of Africa must resist hateful ideas which seek to criminalize the identities of people.
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EFF Condemns Anti-gay Law Signed By Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), an opposition party in South Africa, condemns Uganda’s <a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/people-identifying-as-gay-risk-life-in-prison-in-uganda-new-bill/">Anti-Homosexuality Bill</a>, which was passed by the Parliament on the 21st of March 2023. In a statement seen by Pindula News, the EFF which is led by Julius Malema, said it condemns Uganda’s anti-homosexuality bill because it criminalises people because of their sexual identity. Reads the statement:
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<h2>EFF CONDEMNS UGANDA’S ANTI-HOMOSEXUALITY BILL</h2>
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) condemns the inhumane Anti-Homosexuality Bill, which was passed by the Parliament of Uganda on the 21st of March 2023. The bill, would outlaw same-sex relationships and bans any identification as being part of the LGBTQI+ community. 
The draconian law, which is rooted in religious fundamentalism and hate would result in penalties for members of the LGBTQI+ community which include life imprisonment and the death penalty. The bill passed in Uganda is a massive step backwards for Africa and a gross violation of human rights.
The stigma and hatred towards the LGBTQI+ community not only in Africa but across the world, infringes on the rights of individuals to identify as they see fit and express their sexuality without fear of persecution. It is completely irrational, as it is based on homophobic and baseless rhetoric which collates sexual crimes with queer identity.
It is a Bill that criminalizes the existence of people on the basis of their identity, and will open doors to numerous human rights violations. The EFF urges the President of Uganda Yoweri Museveni to not sign the Bill which was adopted by the Ugandan Parliament, and embark on a massive program of education on sexuality, gender identity and on the rights of people to freely express themselves and associate with whomever they please.
The harmful rhetoric and propaganda that is pervasive in Africa against the LGBTQI+ community is baseless and illogical, as crimes committed by all sexes and genders of society are without justification, attributed to the community.
The EFF will without shame continue to associate itself with the LGBTQI+ community, as we will always be opposed to the criminalizing of people because of their sexual identity.
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<h2>Some context:</h2>
The parliament of Uganda adopted the new bill which is aimed at cracking down on homosexual activity.
People who identify as gay now run the risk of serving life in prison in Uganda. 
The new legislation also includes the death penalty in certain cases.
In 2014, Uganda’s constitutional court nullified another act which had toughened laws against the LGBT community.
Same-sex relations are banned in about <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Homosexuality_in_Zimbabwe">30 African countries</a>, where many people uphold conservative religious and social values.
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EFF Condemns Uganda's Anti-Homosexuality Bill

The Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg has authorised the EFF to proceed with the national shutdown scheduled for Monday.
This was after the DA had filed an urgent court application on Friday to declare the planned shutdown unlawful saying it wasn’t protected under a notice granted in terms of the Gatherings Act.
Judge Leicester Adams handed down judgment electronically on Saturday morning.
The court authorised the EFF to proceed with the shutdown albeit on the following conditions:
1). The EFF was prohibited from promoting, instigating or organising the blocking of roads or railway lines and any unlawful conduct, as well as inciting violence.
2). The court also ordered the EFF to inform its “members, employees and officials as well as all persons to whom it had given notice of the national shutdown” of the court order through social media, by email and by all other appropriate means available to it, by no later than 17:00 on Saturday.
Earlier, the Western Cape High Court granted an urgent ban and ordered the EFF and its supporters not to harm or threaten people and businesses during their protests. 
Judge Mark Sher issued a list of conditions after the City of Cape Town and Western Cape Premier Alan Winde applied for the restriction order.
The City and Winde said threats of harm had escalated since the City granted its march permit on 7 March.
The EFF has urged South Africans to take to the streets on Monday over load shedding and has called on President Cyril Ramaphosa to resign.
The party also warned businesses to close on the day or risk being looted, according to <a href="https://www.news24.com/news24/southafrica/news/das-urgent-application-to-halt-eff-shutdown-dismissed-but-court-interdicts-any-violence-20230318">local media</a>.
President Cyril Ramaphosa is vowing swift action against any intimidation by protesters on Monday.
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Court Has Authorised EFF Shutdown

The president of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa, has said he can only be removed from power through the ballot amid calls by the opposition EFF for him to relinquish his post.
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) led by Julius Malema plan to lead a national shutdown on Monday 20 March 2023 over the electricity crisis and to force Ramaphosa to step down.
President Cyril Ramaphosa said law enforcement officials have been briefed to ensure no anarchy and disorder are permitted on the day.  
Ramaphosa warned the red berets he can only be removed through the ballot adding “regime change … can’t come about through anarchy or disorder in the country“.  
He made the remarks at the Union Buildings during a state visit by Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan, <a href="https://www.news24.com/news24/politics/political-parties/eff-shutdown-only-way-to-get-me-out-of-office-is-by-a-vote-not-anarchy-and-disorder-says-ramaphosa-20230316">News24</a> reported.
Ramaphosa added while the right to protest was enshrined in the Constitution, it did not give the EFF the right to infringe on the rights of the rest of the citizenry. He said:
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The right to protest is deeply embedded in our Constitution and is a right that we as South Africans fought for and won so that South Africans can protest against what may be concerning issues, but that right is not absolute. It is a limited right not underpinned by violence. We met with our security cluster yesterday, and they will defend our people from any planned attempts to destabilise the country. 
It is [the protest] aimed at the president, the energy crisis must be resolved, and the cost of living is too high … our politics is fractious, we are divided, and this is also an issue of us into the elections next year.  
Many parties, when we go to an election, start positioning themselves because they want to win the vote and position themselves in a way that is completely different from the governing party.
But what I would like to say is that the rule of law governs South Africa, we are a constitutional democracy. The right to protest is not underpinned by violence. We will not allow anarchy…
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His utterances come after EFF leader Julius Malema reiterated on Wednesday his party would go ahead with its planned protest, which he said would be conducted in an orderly manner.  
On Wednesday, ANC sectary-general Fikile Mbalula said EFF leaders should be held personally liable for any deaths or destruction on Monday. 
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Ramaphosa Says He Can Only Be Removed Via Ballot

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The government of South Africa has assured stakeholders that Monday 20 March will be a normal day despite a national shut down which the opposition Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) scheduled for that day.
Law enforcement officers will be out in their numbers to protect those who want to go to work on Monday during the National Shutdown, the <a href="https://www.thesouthafrican.com/news/national-shutdown-law-enforcement-officers-to-be-out-in-numbers-breaking-news-16-march-2023/">South African</a> reported citing Ministers of the Justice, Crime Prevention, and Security (JCPS) cluster. The JCPS cluster is quoted as saying:
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We want to assure everyone in the country that 20 March will be a normal business day. We want to reiterate to our international community that contrary to the pronouncements by those advocating for any disruption, all ports of entry – land, sea, and air – will be operational.  
Measures have been put in place to ensure that everyone who wants to go to work, travel for leisure and conduct business on this day does so in a safe and secure environment. 
We also want to caution against the spreading of messages of fear, intimidation or inflammatory statements that could incite violence. This is a criminal offence. We are aware of many social media accounts claiming that hundreds and thousands of followers are being mobilised to support the protest. 
There will be high police visibility. Our law enforcement agencies through the NatJoints will ensure multidisciplinary deployments and the necessary contingency plans are already in place. The NatJoints will be briefing the nation on its plans for the planned protest.
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The JCPS cluster further stated that anyone who intimidates, stops anyone from going to work, barricades the roads and highways, and uses any form of violence to try and stop our people from going on with their lives will face the full might of the law.  
Meanwhile, SA National Taxi Council (<a href="https://www.santaco.org/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Santaco)</a> said they will not take part in the National Shutdown. The announcement follows a meeting they held with the EFF.
EFF leader Julius Sello Malema addressed the public on Wednesday, ahead of the party’s looming nationwide shutdown to demand an end to load shedding and for President Cyril Ramaphosa to resign.
Minister in the presidency and cabinet spokesperson, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, said the EFF must contest the elections next year if wants to govern, it 
<a href="https://www.timeslive.co.za/politics/2023-03-16-cabinet-says-it-will-ensure-south-africans-lives-are-not-disrupted-during-planned-shutdown/">Times Live</a> cites Ntshavheni as saying the might of the law will be used against those who plan to cause disruption and disturbances in the country.
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South Africa: Govt Says Monday Will Be A Normal Day Despite EFF Planned Shut Down

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), an opposition party in South Africa, has condemned the government’s planned privatisation of Transnet.
<a href="https://www.transnet.net/AboutUs/Pages/Overview.aspx">Transnet SOC Ltd is a public company</a> with the South African Government as the sole shareholder. It owns South Africa’s railway, ports and pipeline infrastructure.
The Group Chief Executive of Transnet announced Wednesday that there are plans for the entity to hand over to private companies the responsibility of running its container corridor between Johannesburg and eThekwini for the next 20 years.
The announcement did not sit well with the Julius Malema-led EFF. In a statement seen by Pindula News, EFF said the privatisation of Transnet would have a negative bearing on the general populace. Reads the statement issued on Thursday, 16 February 2023:
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The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) condemns the nefarious plan by government to privatize Transnet. During a presentation at the meeting of the Portfolio Committee on Public Enterprises on Wednesday, the 15th of February, the Group Chief Executive of Transnet outlined plans for the entity to hand over to private companies the responsibility of running its container corridor between Johannesburg and eThekwini for the next 20 years.
This is purportedly to help its container corridors function optimally, because the entity itself has failed to perform and fulfil its mandate.
The entity reported to Parliament that it has gone out to seek private sector partners who are interested in entering into an operating lease agreement with Transnet, for the operations of the container corridor. These private sector partners will then be responsible for the full operations of the container corridors between City Deep to Durban, including the terminals of City Deep, Kascon and Bayhead.
The benefits of this to the private sector will be immense as they will practically be in charge of the entire container corridor.
The management of Transnet was not forthcoming about the implications of this to the current workers of Transnet working in these corridors, nor did they outline plans beyond the 20 years. This is nothing but an attempt at handing over key resources of the State to the private sector, as this has been a key focus of the Ramaphpsa administration.
No effort is spared at hallowing out strategic State-Owned Enterprises. This is done by manufacturing a crisis, and then going to hand over these institutions to the private sector. There is every reason to believe that the ultimate goal is to privatize the whole institution. 
In the same presentation yesterday, Transnet management also reported the challenges they have with the maintenance of their locomotives, and with the general deterioration of infrastructure. They reported that they lost 550% tons of cargo due to the man-made challenges that could have been avoided. The management did not even once take responsibility for this mess. It must take no one as surprise therefore when Transnet announces in a not-too-distant future that they will also be privatizing the operations of their locomotives.
Transnet is a public company mandated to ensure a globally competitive freight system that should underpin growth and diversification of our economy. They have now decided by themselves to abandon this mission and hand over key aspects of their mandate to the greedy private sector partners who have been key to propping up the corrupt and utterly useless regime of Cyril Ramaphosa.
The EFF will oppose this on all available avenues, but ultimately, the only people who can put an end to this hallowing out of the State are the voters themselves.
In less than no time, the privatisation of Eskom will lead to the massive job losses seen at the South African Post Office, and it is this sale of the nations assets that will destroy the future of this country. Ramaphosa’s regime is characterised by a destruction of SOE’s, which is why the EFF encourages all members of society to join the National Shutdown on the 20th of March 2023, to defend our assets and call for the resignation of Cyril Ramaphosa.
The ruing party has a pact with capital, and they are now shamelessly handing over to white capital every single important institution of the State. We must defend our entities on the picket lines and ensure they do not succeed in stripping South Africa of its sovereignty.
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South Africa: EFF Condemns The Privatisation Of Transnet

The University of Cape Town (UCT) has announced the temporary suspension of shuttle services citing the inaccessibility of some roads on campus following protests over fee blocks and access to student housing.
 In a statement seen by Pindula News, the academic institution said it will continue to engage stakeholders on the matter. Reads the statement:
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NOTICE: Please note that due to disruptions on upper and lower campuses on Tuesday, 14 February 2023, UCT Shuttle services have been temporarily suspended as some roads on campus are inaccessible. 
UCT urges students and staff to make alternative transport arrangements to access campus. The university will provide further updates in due course. The UCT executive will continue engaging with the SRC to resolve the issues. 
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Day one of the new academic year at UCT kicked off with an SRC announcement that it would be shutting down all campus activities in protest against fee blocks and access to student housing.
On Monday, the EFF-led student representative council (SRC) announced a campus shutdown and suspension of academic activity, citing UCT’s housing crisis and the financial exclusion of students with fee blocks.
Entrances to UCT’s campuses were blocked as people tried to get in, with students standing at the entrances and instructing cars to turn away from the university in protest. Many cars were parked on the sides of roads, or on lawns close to the university since they were barred from driving inside.  The university also announced the following measures:
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1). The UCT Council approved the amended fee debt threshold from R1 000 to R10 000, enabling more students to register in 2023 despite their outstanding debt.
2). The university set aside budget, within the current financial constraints, to assist students in good academic standing who meet the criteria for financial aid through the debt appeals process. For 2022, data shows that at least R1.9 billion (unaudited) was spent in providing financial aid support to UCT students. This amount is an increase of R100 million compared to 2021. The support provided to students has increased in recent years and close to 50% of undergraduate and 30% of postgraduate students receive funding support.
3). The university’s grace period enables students with outstanding debt to access the academic project while working on settling the debt. In 2023, UCT had 251 students whose applications for a grace period was successful, and 30 with pending outcomes.
4). The Department of Finance secured additional sources of funding through two corporates entities. We appreciate this partnership.
5). Students who were in vacation accommodation were allowed to remain in residences while they were engaging with the Department of Finance on reducing their fee debt, or with their relevant faculty regarding readmission appeals on academic grounds.
6). The university is currently providing emergency accommodation to a number of students who are yet to reduce their debt.
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University Of Cape Town Suspends Shuttle Services Following Students Protests

South Africa’s Police Minister, Bheki Cele, has justified the ejection of members of the opposition Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) from Parliament where president Cyril Ramaphosa was delivering a State of The Nation Address (SONA) on Thursday.
The red berets stormed the stage when President Cyril Ramaphosa started delivering his speech.
After numerous disruptions, National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula was forced to suspend proceedings.
Cele said the police had no choice but to eliminate the threat and eject the opposition party. <a href="https://www.enca.com/news/cele-defends-police-action-sona">eNCA News</a> cite him as saying:
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There was a threat there of the head of state. As police we have to react.
Remember, we have a history in this country where the Prime Minister was killed in the House. 
So we are not going to wait too much to see if there was blood flowing or not. We had to act.
It’s unfortunate that it happened but I’m very sure that is correct the police had no other way of responding.
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After numerous disruptions, National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula was forced to suspend proceedings after the red berets stormed the stage.
The protection services forcibly removed the EFF members.
The media reported chaos and tension outside the City Hall as well.
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Ramaphosa SONA: Police Justify Ejection Of EFF Members

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), an opposition party in South Africa, has criticised President Cyril Ramaphosa for taking Parliament to court over the Phala Phala Farm saga findings saying it is a tactic by a “gangster” accustomed to using the judiciary to cover corruption. Ramaphosa’s move was after a parliamentary report accused him of <a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/south-africa-ppsa-speaks-on-allegations-of-violation-of-ethics-code-against-ramaphosa/">misconduct and potentially violating the oath of office</a> after large sums of foreign currency were found hidden at his private game farm. He failed to report <a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/south-africa-ramaphosa-says-ive-never-stolen-money-from-anywhere/">the money missing when it was stolen in 2020.</a> In a statement seen by Pindula News, EFF said it will defend the Parliamentary report in public and in the courts. Read the statement:
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<h2>EFF STATEMENT ON CYRIL RAMAPHOSA’S DECISION TO TAKE PARLIAMENT TO COURT TO REVIEW THE FINDINGS OF THE SECTION 89 INDEPENDENT PANEL</h2>
Monday. 05 December 2022
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) is disgusted and appalled by the decision of the rogue President of South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa, to take Parliament to court in order to review the findings of the Section 89 Independent Panel.
The decision to take his own Parliament to court in order to prevent it from exercising its duty of oversight and accountability, is a confirmation of Ramaphosa’s guilt and arrogance in the face of damning findings of his violation of the Constitution of South Africa.
If Ramaphosa is truly innocent, he would not be threatened by a process to examine whether he has committed ernes on Phala Phala Farm. because it is this very impeachment process which will investigate the matter and exonerate him if he is innocent.
The question all South Africans should ask themselves is why is Ramaphosa reluctant to allow an open and transparent process to proceed. and allow Parliament to conduct its work and practice its duties as enshrined in the Constitution” Why is Ramaphosa and the ANC so determined to stall the progress of investigating the crimes which happened at and are related to Phala Phala Farm?
The money laundering President of South Africa has confirmed that he has no regard for the Constitution and wit fight tooth and nail to prevent transparency and accountability. His actions are those of a guilty man, who has no respect for the people of South Africa and will go to great lengths to cover up his criminality.
Ramaphosa has now turned to his ally and confidant in the Constitutional Court. Raymond tondo to reverse the credible, sound and concise findings of the Section 89 Independent Panel. The fact that Ramaphosa has not even applied for the review on an urgent basis shows that his sole Interest is to cast doubt over the report and delay its processing by Parliament until he has emerged in the conference of the ANC. Ramaphosa so disrespects the political parties in Parliament that he has not even cited them as interested parties in his application. This is despite knowing that it is the norm and that parties have released many statements on the issue in the past few days in particular the EFF and UDM which even made submissions to the panel.
It is a shallow and petty tactic by a gangster who has become accustomed to using the judiciary to hide his corruption.
The EFF re-affirms its support of the findings of the Independent Panel and will defend the report in public and in the courts. Ramaphosa’s continued use of the courts to hide his corrupt activity. namely with regards to the CR17 Bank Statements and now the Phala Phala Report must not be tolerated. Ramaphosa must and will be impeached for his grave violation of our constitution. and no amount of delay tactics will assist him. 
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EFF Criticises "Gangster" Ramaphosa For Taking Parliament To Court Over Phala Phala Farm Saga

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), an opposition party in South Africa, has<a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/update-on-worshippers-swept-by-floods-during-baptism-death-toll-rises/"> mourned 14 Johanne Masowe Baptist Church members who drowned last week Saturday during a baptism ceremony</a> in Jukskei River, Johannesburg.
In a statement yesterday, the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) Gauteng province said:
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The EFF in Gauteng mourn the lives of the 14 Johanne Masowe Baptist Church members who tragically lost their lives on Saturday during their sacred baptism practice along the Jukskei River. We also extend our condolences to the families who lost their loved ones in such a tragic manner.
We also call on the provincial government of Gauteng to intensify the rescue efforts of the added three members who are said to be still missing. As Africans, our faith and spiritual beliefs are entrenched in our DNA. The churches, rivers, mountains and oceans have always been our places of refuge when we seek spiritual guidance. No one would have thought that such a sacred practice would be marred by such a tragedy.  In the same breath, we cannot ignore the permanent flood threat that the Jukskei River poses to the Alexander community, particularly in Stjwetla.
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The worshippers who are believed to be Zimbabweans were reportedly swept away by flash floods which followed heavy rains in the Bramley Park area, according to local media.
Johannesburg Emergency Services spokesman Robert Mulaudzi was quoted saying that officials had warned residents about the dangers of conducting rituals along rivers.
Some of the more than 30 congregants were said to have been standing on rocks in the river on Saturday when a torrent of water suddenly swept them away, a witness said.
The pastor was reportedly saved after he clung on to a tree branch overhanging the river as he was being carried away, the witness added.
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EFF Mourns 14 Johanne Masowe Church Members Who Drowned During Baptism Ceremony

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) party led by Julius Malema has said the <a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/south-africa-announces-new-eskom-board-amid-increasing-blackouts/">appointment of the new ESKOM Board</a> will not solve <a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/eskom-stage-2-power-cuts-to-continue/">the power crisis bedevilling South Africa.</a> Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan also appointed 13 non-executive directors who collectively bring engineering, energy policy and delivery, and accounting expertise. In a statement seen by Pindula News, the EFF party said the crisis is complex. Reads the statement:
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<h2>THE EFF STATEMENT ON THE NEW BOARD OF ESKOM AND THE ENERGY CRISIS IN SOUTH AFRICA</h2>
Friday, 30 September 2022
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) notes the announcement of the new board of ESKOM by Jamnandas Gordhan. We strongly believe that the appointment of a new board will not help in solving the many crises of ESKOM, including huge debt, neglected strategic energy infrastructure, and now perennial load shedding. The crises of ESKOM are primarily fourfold:
<h2>1) Lack of coherent energy policy for South Africa</h2>
South Africa does not have a practical and implementable energy plan. This is evident in the chopping and changing of direction; the failure to build additional generation capacity despite evidence of growing demand; and the current collapse of more than half of Eskom’s generation capacity. The current incoherent energy policy based on the misguided notion that seeks to significantly replace coal with wind and solar power and close down more than 18 gigawatts of Eskom’s older coal capacity by 2035 is driven by nefarious intentions to collapse Eskom’s generation capacity and not commodity electricity. Once Eskom does not have a monopoly over electricity generation and supplies electricity to all as a public good, electricity will become not only expensive but will be produced on the basis of profiteering and greed. 
A sound and coherent energy policy should secure the minimum amount of electricity supply that is needed to keep the lights on every day for the whole year without interruption. Furthermore, a coherent policy that can guarantee dependable and interruption. Furthermore, a coherent policy that can guarantee dependable and affordable electricity is needed for economic growth as a public good and not some commodified tradeable assets on the Johannesburg Gambling Stock Exchange. Equally important, a coherent energy policy should be underscored by state-ownership of electricity generation that has the capacity to generate electricity from coal, nuclear, gas, wind, solar, and other dependable sources with an appropriate balance.
At the heart of a good energy policy is a clear, believable, and doable plan to plan, build, and maintain electricity infrastructure in a way that doesn’t put future generations in debt.
<h2>2) Irrational imposition of IPPs</h2>
IPPs are at the core of Eskom’s financial disarray. Eskom admits that the primary energy costs increased because of the use of more expensive IPP sources and yet there is a desperate drive to entrench IPPs at Eskom. In 2019 and 2020, there was a dishonest commitment to renegotiate contracted prices with IPPs in an effort to bring down rampant primary-energy costs. The EFF warned anyone who cared to listen that those who made the commitments were speaking with forked tongue as there was no intention of doing that. We are vindicated today because Eskom’s own financial statements show that the 13% increase in primary energy costs is the major contributor to the R18.9 billion net loss reported in March 2021.
South Africa’s financial sector has recklessly over-exposed itself by giving unjustified loans to many of the IPPs’ renewable projects with the hope that future generation of electricity will be solely supplied by these IPPs. Nedbank alone has financed more than 42 renewable energy projects and can only get its money back if Eskom collapses. As a result, any decision, be it irrational or nonsensical, is driven by the need to secure these irresponsible loans, at the expense of the South African economy.
To stabilise Eskom finances, all contracts with IPPs, particularly for renewable energy, should be cancelled and the misguided programme to open up more bid windows like the Minister of Energy is doing should be stopped.
<h2>3) Incompetent and clueless CEO and COO</h2>
The EFF has been a lone voice in calling for the immediate firing of the Eskom board and the incompetent and useless Chief Executive Officer Andre de Ruyter and Chief Operating Officer Jan Oberholzer. We maintain that the incompetence and arrogance of Eskom’s CEO and COO have fastened the collapse of a system that was all on its way to collapse. De Ruyter was appointed to champion renewable projects from inside Eskom and has now made it his business to dedicate the whole of Eskom to being a buyer of electricity from renewable projects. This is evident by the consistent collapse of power generation as Eskom is now neglecting maintenance and is failing to procure spare parts. Instead, he spends most of his time attending panels of United States of America-sponsored propaganda, speaking about things he does not know.
De Ruyter failed to manage a simple food packaging company, and they appointed him well knowing that he would fail to manage Eskom’s complex system, a necessary ingredient to collapse Eskom quicker. Cyril Ramaphosa’s belief in De Ruyter is not a belief in his competence but an understanding that he will deliver on the mandate to entrench IPPs and collapse Eskom. As long as the incompetent, useless, clueless, and directionless CEO and COO remain in office, the appointment of the new board is meaningless.
<h2>4) Conflict of interest</h2>
The people appointed by Jamnandas Gordhan since his appointment as Minister of Public Enterprises are conflicted. He first appointed Jabu Mabuza as Eskom Board Chairperson, CEO and supplier all at the same time. Now he has appointed Paul Mpho Makwana, who currently serves as Chairperson of Nedbank, as an independent non-executive director of BTE Renewables, two beneficiaries of the collapse of Eskom. Makwana has no interest in the existence of Eskom in a manner that will secure dependable and affordable electricity as a public good for all. His appointment as Chairperson of the Eskom Board is a demonstration of how emboldened Jamnandas is, who feels he is above all, including acceptable good governance practices.
The EFF maintains that the immediate solutions to South Africa’s energy crisis are to remove De Ruyter and Oberholzer from Eskom premises; standardise all coal prices; urgently complete Medupi and Kusile; and cancel all power purchasing agreements based on a clear and coherent energy policy that puts Eskom and clean coal generation at the centre of electricity baseload. The appointment of the Eskom Board announced by Jamnandas will not stop load shedding.
The South African government should seriously consider seeking the expertise of black executives who previously managed the crises of load shedding. The recycling of Solidarity members has proven to be a dismal failure.
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EFF Comments On Appointment Of New ESKOM Board

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) an opposition party in South Africa, has called for the firing of the entire board of ESCOM, that country’s power utility, its CEO and COO. In a statement seen by Pindula News, the party led by Julius Malema, a former ANC Youth League leader, said ESKOM leadership’s incompetency had plunged South Africa, formerly Azania, into a continuous power crisis. Reads the statement:
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<h2>EFF CALLS FOR THE IMMEDIATE FIRING OF ESKOM BOARD, CEO AND COO</h2>
Monday, 19 September 2022
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) calls for the immediate firing of Eskom’s entire board, including the incompetent and useless Chief Executive Officer Andre de Ruyter and Chief Operating Officer Jan Oberholzer. The incompetence and arrogance of Eskom executives has plunged South Africa into a perpetual and unwarranted darkness that is killing businesses and livelihoods. The collapse of Eskom and the failure to prove dependable and consistent energy supply are meant to render the country’s electricity utility redundant and useless.
We have consistently warned against the immoral and dishonest intention of handing over South Africa’s energy generation sovereignty to the greedy establishment that will influence all spheres of life, including the future of the country’s political future. The lie perpetuated by Eskom’s incompetent executives and so-called energy analysts is that the country does not have enough renewable energy to provide electricity when there is mechanical breakdown and maintenance, and that Eskom is cash-strapped. The reality is that the crisis facing Eskom is man-made.
The EFF, in February 2020, led a march to Eskom against blackouts and privatization and handed over a memorandum of clear, practical, and implementable demands. Some of the demands we made were:
1. Emphatic call for an end to blackouts 
2. Suspension of all processes to retrench workers 
3. Review of all power purchasing agreements with independent power producers designed to benefit the racist financial sector. 
4. Standardization of all coal prices and only paying the prices determined by the National Energy Regulatory Authority of South Africa. 
5. Finish building Kusile and Medupi and set up a coal mine so that coal can be sent directly to the Kusile power station instead of by truck. 
These key demands, amongst many others, were made to Eskom and the executive was given 30 days to respond in detail to each demand. We made it clear that the inability of Eskom to supply dependable and consistent electricity to households and businesses is a threat to South Africa’s security and social stability and is killing the economy. However, because there is no sense of urgency and honesty, the Eskom board and executive management have failed to respond to our demands. Also, Eskom has also failed to put in place practical steps to resolve the energy crisis.
The EFF warned about the appointment of de Ruyter and Oberholzer, whose appointment was purely based on the color of their skin because there was enough undisputable evidence that they did not have either the technical or executive experience to manage complex systems. If anything, the evidence showed clearly that du Ruyter failed to manage a food packaging company and that giving him the responsibility to manage the country’s energy generation was reckless. Since his appointment, de Ruyter has shed more than 4,366 GWh in 2 years, more than the past 13 CEOs appointed in the last 15 years.
The government must immediately fire de Ruyter, together with Oberholzer and the Board, before the end of the day. We call for the firing of the board, CEO, and COO, knowing very well that Cyril Ramaphosa’s cowardice will not allow him to take decisive steps. The EFF warns that failure to fire Eskom’s board, CEO, and COO will require us to take more radical steps to ensure that competent, dependable, and fit people are in charge of Eskom to resolve the energy crisis and bring an end to blackouts that have become a permanent feature of our lives.
Sustainable and practical long-term solution to South Africa is balanced energy mix that includes state-owned and control generation through nuclear, renewable, coal and other sources. 
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EFF Calls For The Immediate Firing Of ESKOM Board, CEO And COO

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) party led by Julius Malema has said it welcomes a judgment by the Kenyan Supreme Court which confirmed William Ruto’s election in the 9 August presidential election. Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga had disputed the outcome and filed a court application seeking to have the outcome annulled accusing his rival of hacking the electoral body’s systems and deducting some of his votes. The court, however, said Odinga had failed to convince the court that the election had been rigged. In a statement seen by Pindula News, the EFF said:
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<h2>EFF WELCOMES THE KENYAN SUPREME COURT JUDGEMENT WHICH HAS CONFIRMED PRESIDENT WILLIAM RUTO AS THE PRESIDENT OF KENYA</h2>
Monday, 05 September 2022
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) welcomes the judgement by the Supreme Court in Kenya, which has confirmed President William Ruto as the President of Kenya. This comes after the claims of irregularities and rigging made by Presidential candidate Raila Odinga, who lost the elections.
In a unanimous decision, the Kenyan Supreme Court dismissed petitions contesting the electoral outcome, effectively confirming that President Ruto won the elections in a fair and unbiased process. 
The judgement, must close the chapter of the recent Kenyan elections, and allow the newly elected President to proceed with the important work of uplifting the people of Kenya from poverty and socio-economic challenges. 
The EFF wishes President Ruto well, and encourages him to lead the people of Kenya with integrity, and be an important role player in the unity of the continent and the battle against imperialism and dependency.
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EFF Welcomes Kenyan Supreme Court Judgment Which Confirmed Ruto's Election

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) led by Julius Malema have called for the removal of the  Member of Executive Council (MEC) of Health in the Limpopo Province, Phophi Ramathuba <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/2022/08/24/south-africa-doctor-tells-zimbabweans-to-get-medical-treatment-in-zimbabwe/">after a video in which she tells a Zimbabwean patient to get medical treatment in Zimbabwe</a> went viral. She is accused of violating the ethics of the health profession which require health caregivers to offer services to everyone despite their “age, disease or disability, creed, ethnic origin gender, nationality, political affiliation, race, sexual orientation, social standing or any other factor…” In a statement seen by Pindula News, the EEF said Ramathuba was unprofessional. Reads the statement dated Wednesday, 24 August 2022:
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<h2>EFF CALLS FOR THE REMOVAL OF MEC OF HEALTH IN LIMPOPO PHOPHI RAMATHUBA</h2>
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) calls for the immediate removal of the cynical, arrogant and morally bankrupt MEC of Health in Limpopo, Phophi Ramathuba, for her inhumane comments towards a sickly patient in a hospital in Bela Bela, Limpopo.
Ramathuba, whose cruelty reveals she is posturing as a medical Doctor was recorded humiliating and cross-examining a patient who was due for surgery because she was receiving medical care in South Africa while she hails from Zimbabwe. The hateful comments, which were in full view of individuals who laughed at the merciless shaming of a patient, reveal a shocking hatred for a fellow human being by someone tasked with protecting and saving human life.
The Afrophobic attack by Ramathuba on a bed-ridden patient is cruel and malicious and has no justification. It is a slippery slope because health rights are human rights and to attempt to rationalise the denial of the provision of healthcare on the basis of someone’s nationality, will lead to gross human violations whose logic is pure hatred. 
It will graduate from denial of health care on the basis of nationality, to the denial of healthcare on the basis of tribe and provincial origin, and ultimately a denial of healthcare on the basis of one’s contribution to the tax revenue that is meant to ensure that all people are provided with basic human rights.
Ramathuba is a reckless populist, who is joining the pretentious and opportunistic campaign by the ANC to shift the responsibility of a collapsing healthcare sector and degeneration in all spheres of South Africa on so-called foreign nationals. She is taking cue from her xenophobic principal Aaron Motsoaledi, and the various officials within the ANC, who are scapegoating their failures in governance on African people.
We call on the removal of Ramathuba as an MEC, as she has clearly violated the integrity of a patient and undermined the Hippocratic Oath, by causing intentional harm and humiliation to a patient. She is unfit to hold that office, and must be released to practice her hatred of African people outside of the levers of state power.
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EFF Calls For Removal Of Health MEC Phophi Ramathuba Over Remarks On A Zimbabwean Patient

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) party led by Julius Malema has condemned the hijacking of party head of presidency, Vyuani Pambo. The party said Pambo was hijacked on Monday June 2022 and he and his family escaped unhurt. In a statement seen by Pindula News, the party said:
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<h2>EFF CONDEMNS THE HIJACKING OF EFF HEAD OF PRESIDENCY, COMMISSAR VUYANI PAMBO </h2>
Tuesday, 28 June 2022 
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) condemns the hijacking of the EFF Head of Presidency, Commissar Vuyani Pambo on the evening of the 27th of June 2022.
In a trend of violent crime which characterises South African society, three-armed men approached the car of Commissar Pambo, taking his vehicle and demanding money.
The individuals, who were three well-built, masked men operated with precision, and took the vehicle of Commissar Pambo outside the household of his mother, which is in a quiet and unassuming neighbourhood.
The armed men drove around with the vehicle, and fled with his personal belongings which include his passport, identity document, organisational material and other valuables.
After completing their heist, they left the car behind.
It is clear through the manner in which the operation was conducted, that it was premeditated, with the intention of intimidation and securing of certain valuable documents and information.
The EFF is thankful that Commissar Pambo was not hurt during this incident, especially that his child, his mother and himself, were left unharmed. This incident reveals yet again that no one is immune to criminal activity in South Africa, and that the continued incompetence of this government has given criminals boldness to strike with full knowledge that there will be no consequence.
The levels of criminality, especially of organised crime have reached intolerable levels, particularly abductions, hijackings and assassinations.
The EFF calls on law enforcement agencies to increase their efforts of fighting crime and practice increased visibility.
The only deterrent to violent crime is increased visibility and arrests of culprits in a swift manner.
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EFF Issues Statement As Head Of Presidency Is Hijacked

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) led by Julius Malema has endorsed Mandisa Maya for the Chief Justice role in South Africa. Mandisa who is the Judge President of the Supreme Court of Appeals was recommended by the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) as the next Chief Justice of the Constitutional Court. Pindula News presents EFF’s statement:
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<h2>THE EFF WELCOMES RECOMMENDATION BY THE JUDICIAL SERVICE COMMISSION FOR JUDGE PRESIDENT MANDISA MAYA TO BE APPOINTED AS THE NEXT CHIEF JUSTICE</h2>
Saturday, 05 February 2022
The Economic Freedom Fighters welcomes a landmark decision reached by the Judicial Service Commission (JSC), to recommend Judge President of the Supreme Court of Appeals Mandisa Maya as the next Chief Justice of the Constitutional Court.
In a historic conclusion. reached in deliberations after a week of thorough interviews of four candidates for the position, the JSC has made one of the most transformative decisions since its inception.
By recommending Judge President Maya, who had a stellar interview, the JSC has provided the President of the Republic an opportunity to right the many wrongs in our judicial system in terms of gender representation.
Not only is Judge Maya well-qualified, competent and experienced, she showed immense vision and understanding of the law in our country and its relation to immense vision and understanding of the law in our country and its relation to empowering women within and outside of the judiciary.
Judge Maya expressed a necessary lack of appetite to descend into the political arena, and was honest and direct when confronted by difficult and sometimes controversial questions. Her interview was not only qualitatively superior, but revealed a candidate for Chief Justice who will not be a divisive force in society.
The Judicial Service Commission has played its part, and the final decision now rests with the President of South Africa.
We commend the Commission for remaining steadfast in its duties, in ensuring that all candidates are interviewed by a diverse set of Commissioners. hailing from the legal fraternity and political community.
The way in which the Commission is constituted is pivotal to our democratic project. as it ensures that those who have received a mandate from the electorate play a role in the appointment of Judges. This ensures that the process is not run by elite individuals. with no democratic mandate, who assume their expertise is above the democratic will of our people.
The Commission refused to bow to the pressure of Apartheid Judges and elements in the media who have exhibited a disturbing investment in the emergence of certain candidates. It must be commended for showing it can operate independently and not bow to manufactured outrage.
The EFF will reflect on the interviews and take necessary action where abnormalities and signs of judicial capture and manipulation were exposed.
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EFF Endorses Mandisa Maya For The Chief Justice Post

EFF leader Julius Malema has appealed to employers to give South Africans preference as the country faces an all-time high youth unemployment rate of 66.5% but also said no one should stop employing Zimbabweans. 
He made the remarks this Wednesday when he toured some restaurants to establish the employment ratio of South Africans versus that of foreign nationals. He told journalists after visiting restaurants in the Mall of Africa in Midrand:
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We want to make an emphasis to the owners of restaurants that no-one should stop employing Zimbabweans and say the EFF said they don’t want them.
 We want Zimbabweans to work in SA. It is their home. They should make no apologies about hiring Zimbabweans or any other African brother or sister. In doing so, they must be considerate that there are locals who must at all times be given preference.
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Malema was initially barred from entering Kream restaurant with a manager handing a letter telling the politician that he would not be allowed inside.
He was eventually let in and commenting after the incident, he said Kream leadership apologised for their misbehaviour and blamed it on their legal department that had allegedly given the order.
Malema added that the EFF was pushing for the protection of the rights of South Africans and to make sure local citizens are prioritised when it comes to employment. 
He added that they are, however, not saying “our Zimbabwean, Lesotho, eSwatini and fellow African brothers and sisters should not be employed.”
This is happening amid rising tensions with locals already pushing for the ouster of foreign nationals who were “stealing their” jobs. 
The South African government has <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/2022/01/08/south-africa-extends-zimbabwean-exemption-permit-by-12-months/">terminated the Zimbabwe Exemption Permit facility</a> and asked current holders to make sure that they apply for other permits appropriate to their particular status to ensure that eligible Zimbabweans can regularise their stay in SA.
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"We Want Zimbabweans To Work In SA, It's Their Home," - Malema

The leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), Julius Malema has visited restaurants in South Africa to assess the employment ratio of South Africans against that of foreign nationals. 
This comes as local nationals are complaining that businesses are employing foreign nationals leaving them to languish in poverty. 
Analysts view the move as a departure from Malema’s African brotherhood philosophy which considered “fellow Africans” as equal to South African nationals. 
The change in Malema’s approach to immigration issues and South African Immigration Politics follow the victory of Herman Mashaba, president of ActionSA, in some local government authorities. Pindula News presents EFF’s statement on Malema’s tour:
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<h2>CIC JULIUS MALEMA WILL TODAY VISIT RESTAURANTS TO CHECK EMPLOYMENT RATIO OF SOUTH AFRICANS AND FOREIGN NATIONALS </h2>
Wednesday, 19 January 2022 
CIC Julius Malema will conduct a visit to restaurants to check the employment ratio between South African citizens and foreign nationals. 
The visit will consist of an interaction between CIC Julius Malema and the management of these restaurants, to check their labour policies, staff compliment and ensure that our fellow Africans are not exploited and locals are employed to a satisfactory level.
The visit will be conducted under the following details: 
Venue: Kreme Restaurant. Mall of Africa. Midrand 
Time: 10:00 Date: Wednesday, 19 January 2022 (TODAY)
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Malema, EFF Visit Businesses Over Employment Of Foreign Nationals Ahead Of SAns

The leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) party, Julius Malema has said the party’s leadership will launch a fact-finding mission to ascertain how many locals are employed in the hospitality industry emphasising that the laws say locals have to be prioritised. He said: 
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We want locals to be prioritized for employment. We must visit hospitality venues and ask them how many South Africans they are hiring.
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This comes amid concerns that local businesses are hiring foreigners who provide cheap labour and are also hardworking at the expense of locals.
His remarks might further fuel tensions between locals and foreigners.
There have been xenophobic attacks targeted at Africans residing and working in South Africa as locals expressed anger over the employment of foreign nationals.
Malema has in the past castigated the attacks saying chasing foreigners away will result in the collapse of the economy adding that Africans need to be united as they are one people.
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WATCH: Malema-led EFF Goes After Businesses For Hiring Foreigners

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) party has released a statement following the death of FW de Klerk, the last apartheid president saying he “dies with no honour, and with the dark cloud of having maimed and traumatised families across our nation.” Pindula News presents EFF’s statement.
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<h2>EFF STATEMENT ON THE DEATH OF APARTHEID PRESIDENT F.W DE KLERK</h2>
Thursday, 11 November 2021
The EFF notes the death of the Former Apartheid President F.W De Klerk, who presided over a murderous and inhumane regime of terror against African people. De Klerk, who denied that the legislated separate development, exploitation, torture and murder of black people was a crime against humanity, dies with no honour, and with the dark cloud of having maimed and traumatised families across our nation.
As a President of Apartheid, De Klerk holds no legitimate claim to any title or honour of having led this country. He was a President of an undemocratic and racist society, which elected him as a minority. He was a President who led on the basis of the political and economic disenfranchisement of the majority black population of South Africa.
It is for this very reason that the EFF calls for De Klerk not to be given a State Funeral of any category, as he lost the right to be honoured the day that the evil regime he led collapsed in 1994. It was the Apartheid era that was best placed to honour De Klerk as its loyal servant, not a democratic society that is committed to reversing the ills of the dark days of black exploitation. 
To honour De Klerk with a State Funeral would be to spit in the face of gallant liberation heroes who suffered in his hands, and had their children murdered in his quest to stifle the freedom of black people. A State Funeral for F.W De Klerk would be an insult to the families of the Cradock Four, it would undermine the memory of the people of Boipatong, Mthatha, Bhisho, the people of Vosloorus and many communities who were maimed by his state-sponsored black on black violence.
The EFF will oppose through public protest and all means necessary, a State funeral for a man who died without ever accounting for the blood on his hands. It cannot be the democracy that he killed so many to prevent, that honours F.W De Klerk.
De Klerk died denying the humanity of the black people that Apartheid subjugated and murdered, and was on a desperate mission to cleanse a legacy of genocide. A democratic society must never partake in assisting him to build a false legacy, which will erase the dead bodies his life is marked by.
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EFF: FW De Klerk Dies With No Honour, With A Dark Cloud Of Traumatising Families

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has pledged to build houses in the upmarket area of Sandton if they take over the City of Johannesburg after the November 1 national local government elections.
The pledge was made by EFF leader Julius Malema during the launch of his party’s election manifesto and the celebration of what would have been the 85th birthday of late struggle icon Winnie Madikizela-Mandela at Gandhi Square in the Joburg CBD Sunday.
The events culminated in the renaming of the EFF headquarters at Gandhi Square after Madikizela-Mandela.
Malema said the EFF’s election manifesto covered the needs of all people, including the rural poor and those deprived of fishing licenses.
Speaking to an audience of over 15 000 who attended the event, he told them that an EFF government “was going to identify land next to Sandton to build RDP houses in the area.” He said:
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This is to promote integrated human settlements. We belong to each other and you must live together.
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Referring to so-called hijacked buildings in Tshwane, Joburg and other metropolitan areas, Malema said his party was going to repossess these and create accommodation for poor people.
He said areas such as Hillbrow and Berea in Johannesburg, and Sunnyside in Pretoria, were among his party’s priorities when it came to repossession to create houses and student accommodation.
Malema also announced his party was going to impose a “property wealth tax” on all those who resided in suburban areas of South Africa.
This was a massive backtrack on a similar comment he made two weeks ago while addressing his supporters at Bophelong.
At that time, he insinuated that only white people would be expected to make such a payment, to subsidise those who are recipients of SASSA grants.
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EFF Pledges To Build Houses In Sandton, Renames Headquarters After Winnie Mandela

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) led by Julius Malema have refused to participate in President Cyril Ramaphosa’s meeting with political parties meant to address violent protests in the country.
The protests that followed the arrest and imprisonment of former president Jacob Zuma on Wednesday last week erupted in KZN before leapfrogging into Gauteng. Pindula News presents the statement by the EFF.
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<h2>THE EFF WILL NOT PARTICIPATE IN RAMAPHOSA’S MEETING WITH POLITICAL PARTIES</h2>
Wednesday, 14 July 2021
The EFF will not participate in Cyril Ramaphosa non-productive meeting with political parties to rubber-stamp decisions already made. Ramaphosa meetings are a waste of time because he does not consider inputs by political parties and treat leaders of opposition parties like children. At the same time, he continues with white people’s agenda. In past meetings, we met with Ramaphosa and agreed on matters. However, he continued and said the opposite of what we agreed as leaders of political parties.
Ramaphosa religiously listens to the DA and unapologetically read every word of their script. We warned Ramaphosa that he must not send soldiers to the street. The EFF called on Ramaphosa, together with his ministers, deputy ministers, premiers, members of the executive council and mayors, to go to communities experiencing riots to engage the people to restore order. Instead, he ignored our warning and deployed soldiers to communities. declaring war against civilians.
Ramaphosa went on national television and read the DA statement because he is comfortable with white people’s agenda. Before his address on Monday, the DA released a statement to call for the deployment of the South African National Defense Force and a meeting by the Ramaphosa with all political parties to discuss the crisis. This is the script that Ramaphosa is working from, word for word, without changing anything to impress white people he addressed on Monday while our people continue to suffer.
The EFF is not going to attend useless meetings and rubber-stamp nonsense to solve ANC factional squabbles. Ramaphosa must deal with ANC factional battles and address his party members to stop burning the country, kill people and destroy livelihoods. Ramaphosa must stop calling factional squabbles “ethnic mobilization” address members of the party he leads to stop wreaking havoc.
For his cabinet ministers and so-called leaders of the ANC to wait for the soldiers to clear the crowds and pretend they are addressing the people is disingenuous and cowardly. Ministers choose safe sites clear by the soldiers instead of going to the hostile and epicenters of the havoc. Members of the ANC caused the mayhem and chaos we witnessed in our streets because of internal political instability Ramaphosa failed to address even when there was information of a possible outbreak of this nature.
We do not agree with the people who are looting and destroying livelihoods, livelihoods of black people. However, we also do not believe that they deserve to be shot at by soldiers when there can be a political solution to the chaos facing communities. Ramaphosa must go and address communities and lower structures of his party instead of organizing useless meetings. We call on Ramaphosa to withdraw the soldiers from our street with immediate effect, stop the war he has declared on the civilians, and find a political solution to a political problem.</blockquote>
More: <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw">Pindula News</a>

EFF Has Refused To Participate In Ramaphosa's All Parties Meeting

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) led by Julius Malema have called for diplomatic intervention in Eswatini amidst protests for democracy.
Some reports suggest that as <a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/eswatini-denies-king-mswati-has-fled-the-country/">pro-democracy protests degenerated</a> into chaos, <a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/king-mswati-alleged-to-have-fled-eswatini-amid-violent-protests/">the government deployed the army to unleash violence towards innocent citizens</a>. Pindula News present the EFF statement below.
<blockquote>EFF DEMANDS DIPLOMATIC INTERVENTION IN ESWATINI AMIDST PROTESTS FOR DEMOCRACY
Sunday, 04 July 2021
The EFF demands diplomatic intervention in eSwatini amidst protests for democracy and violent suppression by the despotic Kingdom of eSwatini. The continent and the world has witnessed unrepentant violence, persecutions, kidnapping and even murder of civilians in the country, as a result of the genuine demands for democratic reforms and principled stance against corruption by the monarchy.
The African Union (AU) and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) has been silent and inactive, as human rights abuses are perpetrated against activists and internet and network services suspended, in order to hide the massacre of people by state security.
We call for immediate intervention and mediation in eSwatini, that is guided primarily by the need to meet the demands for democracy and equal redistribution of the wealth of the country.
All efforts to bring calm to the eSwatini nation must be based on ensuring that the status quo of abuse of power, corruption and controlling of state resources by one individual is permanently done away with, and a people’s government is established.
We advise the relevant continental bodies such as the AU and SADC. to utilise the services of tested statesmen in resolving conflicts in the continent, namely in this instance former President Thabo Mbeki.
Former President Mbeki has exhibited his capacity in resolving conflicts relating to democracy and establishing stability in governance. This is as seen in Lesotho, Zimbabwe, Sudan, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Burundi. COte d’Ivoire, Libya. Cameroon and the Middle-East.
The situation in eSwatini has exhibited the need for the mediation by experienced African statesmen who will ensure not only a peaceful transition towards democracy, but long-lasting reforms in the political and economic system.
It is only through decisive mediation that peace will be achieved in eSwatini. This will require concession by those who are confronted by the revolution to the demands of the people. Failure to do this will result in prolonged bloodshed and conflict, which is detrimental to the project of African unity and Independence.</blockquote>
More: <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw">Pindula News</a>

EFF Demands Diplomatic Intervention In Eswatini

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has condemned the planned xenophobic attacks in Soweto, in Gauteng targeted at small shops owned by foreign nationals. Previously, shops and trucks owned by foreign nationals were burnt while in extreme cases business owners were assaulted or killed by the angry mob. South African nationals often argue that immigrants are taking away their jobs. Pindula News present below the EFF statement on the matter.
<blockquote>EFF CONDEMNS PLANNED XENOPHOBIC ATTACKS IN SOWETO
Tuesday, 15 June 2021
The EFF condemns the xenophobic attacks which are planned in Soweto, in Gauteng, by criminal elements and desperate political parties, that are scared of white-monopoly capital.
There have been numerous reports of the planned looting of small shops owned by foreign nationals, by people who have a misguided understanding as to what is the root cause of poverty and unemployment in South Africa. Spaza shops and retail outlets in the township do not constitute an economic threat in this country and to demonise these forms of entrepreneurship only seeks to embolden large scale entities of capital, namely Rupert and Stellenbosch aligned outlets.
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The problem in South Africa is not the informal economy of entrepreneurs, regardless of their nationality. It is the monopolisation of wealth by a white minority, in land, agricultural and minerals production. This monopoly is safe-guarded by a reactionary government. It is this government’s failure to industrialise, create jobs, build housing and provide education that results in the poor conditions that define black life in South Africa.
To chase away foreign nationals is to fight over crumbs, while all Africans are victims of the same culture of being excluded from the formal economy and the corruption of the ruling elite. The anger of our people must be directed at the government of the day and those they protect, and the consequences for their failures must be felt on the streets and on the ballot.
The EFF calls on all members of society to refrain from attacking foreign nationals and being consumed by narrow nationalism that makes the poor believe that their poverty is created by other poor people.
No member of the EFF must ever be found participating in a nonsensical attack on fellow Africans and foreign nationals, under the instruction of political parties who have no workable plan to uplift the lives of our people.
Any member of the EFF who participates in the attack and any form of assault against fellow Africans and foreign nationals must know that they would have taken a position against the revolution and essentially resigned from the EFF. The EFF is a Pan Africanist organisation and will not be led by desperate gangsters, convicts and unexposed illiterate businessman who overnight have turned to politics as a career.
Tomorrow must be used to commemorate the revolutionary youth of 1976 not to undo history with counter-revolutionary acts of self-hate and misunderstanding of the challenges that face black people.</blockquote>
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South Africa: EFF Speaks On Planned Xenophobic Attacks

<a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/">Julius Malema</a> who leads the <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/">Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF)</a> an opposition party in South Africa, has claimed that independence in that country is useless since the citizenry is still facing issues like hunger and poverty they faced in the colonial era.
Malema questioned, “what type of freedom is this?”
He insinuated that the former colonial masters still owned the means of production and were determining the course of everyone’s life in South Africa.
Malema also said the liberation fighters suffered for nothing since there was no tangible result of the gains of the struggle.
South Africa got independence in 1994 from Great Britain and is considered one of the fast-growing economies in Africa.
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WATCH: Malema Says Freedom Without Basics Is Useless

Julias Malema, the leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters, an opposition party in South Africa has supported the anti-corruption campaign in Zimbabwe that has seen government officials exposed. 

He speaks when calls for President Emmerson Mnangagwa to relieve the Health Minister, Obadiah Moyo of his duties over poor management of COVID-19 relief funds have intensified lately after it has emerged that the Ministry purchased personal protective equipment at exorbitant prices.
The campaign is being championed by a number of people including Alex Tawanda Magaisa, the former Chief of Staff in the office of the late former Prime Minister of Zimbabwe, Morgan Tsvangirai and award-winning journalist and filmmaker Hopewell Chin’ono.
Posting on Twitter, Malema said:
<blockquote>We applaud the fight against corruption and looting of public funds going on in Zimbabwe. It is cruel and evil for anyone regardless of who they are to steal money meant to help citizens fight Covid-19. There is nothing revolutionary or patriotic about thieving. Pasi neMbavha! (Down with Thieves!). 
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Zimbabwe has reportedly lost millions of dollars since the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic with government officials named among the culprits.
This comes when the <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/2020/05/01/full-text-zim-finance-ministers-request-letter-for-financial-assistance-to-imf/">Finance Minister, Professor Mthuli Ncube has applied for financial assistance at the International Monetary Fund (IMF)</a> observing that the country’s economy will totally crumble if the fund does not provide the funds.
<a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/2019/02/04/zimbabwe-ranked-among-worst-corrupt-countries-in-the-world/">The Southern African country is ranked among the worst corrupt countries in the world</a> and the rot has affected economic growth leaving the masses in abject poverty for decades.
More: <a href="https://twitter.com/Julius_S_Malema/status/1271086607819509760">Julius Malema</a>

"Pasi neMbavha!" - Malema On Anti-Corruption Campaign In Zimbabwe

Economic Freedom Fighters an opposition party in South Africa has welcomed the extension of the lockdown that was imposed in that country to stop the spread of coronavirus.
We present below the party’s statement in full.
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ECONOMIC FREEDOM FIGHTERS STATEMENT ON THE ADDITIONAL 14 DAYS EXTENSION OF THE LOCKDOWN 
Thursday. 09 April 2020 
The Economic Freedom Fighters welcomes the extension of the Lockdown by an additional 14 days as a measure to contain and subsequently eliminate the spread of COVID-19. We .11 on all the people of South Africa to abide by all the Lockdown regulations until the rapid spread of the virus has been contained and risk of further infections eliminated. We believe that it should only be a scientific and data-based analysis of the spread that should lead to the suspension of the Lockdown. 
Whilst we welcome the extension of the lockdown, we are not convinced that the Government has taken adequate measures to mitigate against the economic and subsistence consequences on ordinary people. We call on Government to impose an interest-free payment holiday for three months for all people who cannot afford to make the monthly payments due to the lockdown. The President and COVID-19 Command Council are tip-toeing around the financial services sector and are afraid to provide decisive and clear direction that will insulate our people from the economic jeopardy of further exclusion and repossession of their vehicles, business and houses. This points to the reality that the financial services sector, particularly banks have disproportionate political control of the elected government. 
We call on Government to immediately place a moratorium on all forms of repossessions by banks and all creditors. We call for a complete end to evictions from properties and land occupied for residential purposes. We call for a moratorium of lease cancellations of small and medium businesses that had lease agreements with property companies. particularly Malls. We call for a humane system that does not inject further suffering on the lives of the people. We .11 on all local authorities to immediately stop politicizing the distribution of basic services to our communities. No government official or public representative should be allowed to distribute food parcels, personal protective equipments and all other essentials in political party regalia because the war against COVID-19 should not be turned into partisan political football. 
We welcome the decision of the Executive and all Premiers of contributing a third of their salaries to the Solidarity Fund which will finance the war against COVID-19. We .11 on all public representatives in all spheres of Govemment and all employed people with adequate disposal income to do the same so that we assemble enough resources to fight the rapid spread whilst still safeguarding South Africa’s fiscal sovereignty. The crisis of COVID-19 should never lead to the South African government asking for loans from rapacious international institutions such as the World Bank and International Monetary Fund, whose loans will come with irrational and often dangerous conditionalities. 
As part of our contribution to the fight against COVID-19, all EFF Public Representatives, inclusive of Members of Parliament, Members of Provincial Legislatures, and Councillors will contribute a third of our monthly salaries to the COVID-19 Solidarity Fund. In this regard, the mandatory party levy deducted from our Public Representatives will not be deducted in the period where we will be contributing a third of our salaries to the Solidarity Fund. Our public representatives will continue to closely monitor all spheres of govemment against all forms of corruption and violation of procurement laws and regulations. 
The COVID-19 Command Council should scientifically and empirically look into whether voluntary isolation of infected patients is not responsible for the continued spread of the virus even after Lockdown. We are in this war together and should unite all the people of South Afri. in the fight against the rapid spread of COVID-19. The only way we will defeat this pandemic is when we set aside petty political differences and unite behind a common cause. 
ISSUED BY THE ECONOMIC FREEDOM FIGHTERS Vuyani Pambo (National Spokesperson): 061 427 8743 Delisile Ngwenya (National Spokesperson): 066 388 8779 Nompumelelo Simango (National Communications Officer)
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FULL TEXT: EFF Statement On Additional 14 Days Of The Lockdown In South Africa

Advocate Fadzayi Mahere, the Secretary of Education in the opposition MDC led by Nelson Chamisa has said that Chamisa cannot be like Julius Malema the leader of Economic Freedom Fighters due to the environment they are operating in.
Posting on Twitter, Mahere said:
<blockquote>Why can’t Chamisa be like Malema, they ask.
Ramaphosa is a whole different ballgame from ED. Ramaphosa presides over a democracy. He answers questions in Parliament. He allows protests. He listens. He doesn’t abduct opponents. He doesn’t deploy the army to shoot citizens.</blockquote>
There are some who believe that Chamisa could be more successful as a politician if he was more intimidating and taking the leading role in protests as Malema does.
They also believe that Chamisa’s predecessor, Morgan Tsvangirai who operated during Mugabe’s era was braver than Chamisa.
Chamisa is one of the MDC leaders who were assaulted and arrested during Mugabe’s era.
More: <a href="https://twitter.com/advocatemahere/status/1240331817619730434">Fadzayi Mahere</a>

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