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<\/p>\nRabia Mayet | rabiamayet@radioislam.co.za<\/p>\n
13 October 2026<\/p>\n
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In an exclusive interview on Radio Islam International this morning, EFF\u2019 s Commander in Chief, Mr Julius Malema, spoke to Ml Sulaimaan Ravat. The Economic Freedom Front has been putting forward their plans to fix South Africa by focusing on water, electricity, job creation, and restoring dignity in our communities.<\/p>\n
The Issue of Immigration<\/strong><\/p>\n Commencing with the burning issue of immigration and the recent immigration protests ripping through the country, many feel that government has failed at enforcing the law. But when protests turn violent and government capitulates, concerns are raised about the precedent we are setting in resolving grievances. Mr Malema states that \u201cthere is no issue with immigration,\u201d rather, disgruntled communities and \u201cdown-and-out\u201d individuals are looking for scapegoats to blame the issues of schools, hospitals, and basic services on. He claims that those governing KZN direct their people to attack foreigners \u201cwho have nothing to do with this.\u201d External forces who are \u201cnot smart\u201d are at the helm of these attacks, but the petty criminals they employ do not have minds sophisticated enough to mobilise the struggle against immigration. However, Mr Malema feels that this issue will not affect the elections because \u201cpeople are genuinely looking for services.\u201d<\/p>\n Turning Municipalities into Construction Sites!<\/strong><\/p>\n If EFF were to win the mayoral chain in any of the larger municipalities, they would first prioritise filling up full-time positions with people who have the necessary confidence to deliver services. \u201cOur municipalities under the EFF are going to be turned into construction sites!\u201d <\/strong>Mr Malema says that the EFF plans to:<\/p>\n How Deep is the Rot?<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cCorruption is a crime; rot is a crime\u201d but Mr Malema says that no problem is too deep to be dealt with. From the top down, the role-players who are involved in corruption need to be isolated with charges brought against them.<\/p>\n The Coalition Reality<\/strong><\/p>\n Mr Malema doubts whether the ANC will come back strong in this local government election. Weaker now than ever before, they will no longer be able to dictate what must happen. Citing the amendment of the Municipal Systems Act, whereby municipalities are governed, he states that the ANC is suggesting that the party with the highest number of votes gets to be the mayor of that ward, thereby bypassing voters and illegally \u201cpredetermining the outcome of the elections.\u201d<\/p>\n According to the Constitution of SA, a president can be elected from among members of parliament, and the same goes for councillors. With minority votes, there are no \u201cless members of council\u201d and there cannot be a discrimination against the minority – \u201cWena, you are not going to be a mayor!\u201d<\/strong> The minority should have the same rights as the majority, and the best person should lead the municipality, regardless of whether his party has the majority vote.<\/p>\n Not the Best Party<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cWe all now have a mayoral candidate except the clowns who don\u2019t know what the future holds for them,\u201d Mr Malema emphasizes. He says that voters should be focusing on the best candidate to lead a municipality, and not on the best party. He made the point that there is no rush but that there is enough time to discuss coalitions once the elections have taken place.<\/p>\n The Stance on Palestine<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cMorally, it stands above any other ideology\u201d says Mr Malema when asked about bringing the Palestinian issue into local government elections. According to him, any party supporting Palestine \u201cstands on a high moral ground\u201d and will \u201cnever be on the side of the oppressor,\u201d alluding to such parties caring about basic services for its citizens because of their stance on Palestine. The fact is that as a Muslim, you cannot vote for \u201canti-Palestinian parties,\u201d he emphasizes, calling it a \u201ccardinal sin\u201d to support a party that advocates for the killing of Palestinians.<\/p>\n What about Disillusioned South Africans?<\/strong><\/p>\n Mr Malema says that he doesn\u2019t listen to them, because the only South Africans who are disillusioned and want to disengage are usually \u201cdisgruntled ANC\u201d supporters who feel that nothing will change. But Malema comments that everyone must vote. If you feel that you have been voting all along, but that nothing has changed, or are unhappy with the party you voted into power, then simply \u201cchange your vote!\u201d<\/p>\n What Gives You Hope?<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cSouth Africa performs better when it\u2019s in a bad situation!\u201d Mr Malema refers to South Africans as resilient people who do not give up hope easily. The EFF feels that the time for change has come \u2013 \u201cwe just have to take away those who have wasted our time\u201d after 32 years in power without maintaining or rebuilding the infrastructure.<\/p>\n It\u2019s Time for Civil Society to Hold Politicians Accountable<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cYou don\u2019t vote and go home; you vote and follow up your vote!\u201d Mr Malema stresses. Find out from the different forums that have been created what your vote can do once it has been cast. Hold elected officials accountable, engage with them and expose the rot \u2013 \u201ccivil societies must not close shop!\u201d<\/p>\n Why Should the EFF be An Option when Casting your Ballot? <\/strong><\/p>\n The EFF\u2019s Achievements are far-reaching. In an area where elderly people were residing in an old-age home in Gqeberha, the party took up the issue of the R3.6 million debt that the pensioners were owing the municipality, and got the debt cancelled and the area zero-rated. The EFF plans to work with the SASSA offices to get pensioners excluded from paying water and electricity tariffs. Other plans include:<\/p>\n\n
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