Julius Malema, the leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), addressed a diplomatic breakfast in Pretoria on July 27, 2023. In his speech, Malema warned that South Africa’s foreign policy and its sovereignty had been undermined by NATO forces. He also said that the EFF would win the next general election and form a government without forming a coalition with any other party.
Malema began his speech by criticizing NATO for its intervention in Libya, which he said had led to the destabilization of the country and the rise of terrorist groups such as ISIS. He then turned his attention to South Africa, saying that the country’s foreign policy had been “hijacked” by NATO and that its sovereignty had been undermined.
Malema said that the EFF would not allow South Africa to be used as a “pawn” in NATO’s games. He called on the government to withdraw from NATO and to develop its own independent foreign policy.
Malema also spoke about the upcoming general election, which is scheduled to be held in 2024. He said that the EFF was confident of winning the election and forming a government without forming a coalition with any other party.
Malema’s speech was met with mixed reactions. Some people praised him for his strong stance against NATO and for his commitment to South Africa’s sovereignty. Others criticized him for his inflammatory rhetoric and for his unrealistic predictions about the EFF’s chances of winning the next election.
The EFF is a radical left-wing political party in South Africa. It was founded in 2013 by Julius Malema, who was expelled from the African National Congress (ANC) for his controversial views. The EFF’s policies are based on the principles of economic freedom, social justice, and land reform.
The EFF is currently the third-largest party in South Africa’s parliament. It won 10.8% of the vote in the 2019 general election, giving it 44 seats in parliament. The EFF is expected to do even better in the 2024 general election.
The news of Malema’s speech has been widely reported in the South African media. The speech has been met with both praise and criticism. Some people believe that Malema is a dangerous demagogue who is threatening South Africa’s stability. Others believe that he is a refreshing voice of dissent who is speaking truth to power.
Only time will tell what the long-term impact of Malema’s speech will be. However, there is no doubt that it has sparked a debate about South Africa’s foreign policy and its future.
source: https://twitter.com/effsouthafrica/status/1684873825500938240?s=46
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