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Julius Malema Condemns Desertion from EFF as "Assassination Attempt"

Published November 26, 2024
2 months ago

The atmosphere was fraught with tension and resolve as Julius Malema, the leader of South Africa's Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), spoke passionately at the party's Gauteng general assembly this past Sunday. In his fiery speech, Malema depicted the desertion of top party members as nothing short of an "assassination attempt" on the party's survival and mission.





Malema's bold statement comes in the wake of a significant political shift, as several founding and high-profile members of the EFF have recently aligned themselves with the newly invigorated uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party, led by former president Jacob Zuma. Notables among the deserters are Floyd Shivambu, Dali Mpofu, Mzwanele Manyi, Busisiwe Mkhwebane, and now Alfred Motsi, a founding member of the EFF.


During what was undeniably an emotionally charged assembly, Malema stressed the criticality of understanding this moment not as mere individual defections but as a calculated "infiltration" aimed at undermining the essence and objectives of the EFF. He articulated his relief that those who left chose to abandon the party rather than subvert it from within, which he termed would have meant the "death" of the movement.


Furthermore, Malema strongly criticized the deserters, labeling them as opportunists for switching loyalties to an organization that recently outperformed the EFF in the elections. He interpreted their actions as both betrayal and a strategic move to disrupt the EFF during a pivotal time.


Adding more to his fervent discourse, he described Jacob Zuma as a failed leader who, despite his age and lengthy career, had been unsuccessful in uniting South Africans. Malema declared steadfastly, "Only the EFF can unite black people in SA," dismissing the notion that Zuma’s party could achieve such unity now.


Malema also reiterated the EFF's commitment to anti-corruption, calling out not only Zuma but also current President Cyril Ramaphosa as corrupt leaders. He vowed that the EFF would actively continue its fight against corruption, signaling upcoming protests targeting alleged corrupt activities under Ramaphosa's administration.


The EFF leader’s impassioned oration underscores a critical juncture for the party, reflecting both internal challenges and a determination to persevere in its political and ideological endeavors amidst growing political tensions and shifting allegiances in South African politics.


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