Malema Hopes Zuma Will Join the EFF, Video of Invitation Leaves SA in Disbelief: “That Will Be Interesting”

Malema Hopes Zuma Will Join the EFF, Video of Invitation Leaves SA in Disbelief: “That Will Be Interesting”

  • Leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters, Julius Malema, said former president Jacob Zuma is welcome to join the EFF
  • Malema communicated his hopes at the EFF's 10th anniversary while celebrating with party members in the Western Cape
  • SA citizens were shocked that Malema wants Zuma in his camp, and the video of his invitation opened discussions online

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Malema said he hopes Zuma will join the EFF as a member
Julius Malema said he wants Jacob Zuma to join the EFF. Image: Unkel and Phill Magakoe
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WESTERN CAPE - The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema said he hopes former president Jacob Zuma will soon become a member of his party.

Malema expressed that Zuma is more than welcome to join the EFF, just like Mzwanele Manyi, who jumped ship from the African Transformation Movement (ATM) and became a member of the red berets.

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The EFF's Commander in Chief (CIC) was addressing the press at the party's 10th anniversary celebrations at the Elkana Child Care Centre in the Western Cape on Friday.

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Malema described the EFF as a rehabilitation home and said any self-caring black person should join, reported TimesLIVE.

"We hope very soon we will welcome Mr president Zuma into the EFF. It's a home of rehabilitation. Anyone who wants to come they are more than welcome. We are growing in numbers everywhere, and no one can ignore that fact."

Watch the video below:

Citizens discuss the possibility of Zuma joining the EFF

Manoj Sonny said:

"Brilliant idea. If Zuma joins EFF, he takes with him his supporters and then they vote EFF."

Dao MatsheBheka Masterpiece wrote:

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"That will be interesting. That shows why Malema went to Nkandla to meet him.Wait and see what happens."

Tumelo Faith VanLebitsi mentioned:

"They deserve each other."

Swazy Kunene stated:

"Lol, that's where I will see that Msholozi isn't right upstairs."

Lethinjabulo Mpofu

"Now that would be interesting to watch."

Thula Gama asked:

"So, we ANCeen nothing yet?"

BRICS summit: Malema says no one will arrest Putin in SA, citizens divided

In another article, Briefly News reported that the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader, Julius Malema, said Russian President Vladimir Putin is welcome in South Africa. He also stated that no one will arrest him if he attends the BRICS Summit in August.

This comes after the Western Cape Premier, Alan Winde, bashed President Cyril Ramphosa for inviting Putin to SA, despite the International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrant issued against him.

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Hilary Sekgota (Deputy Human Interest HOD) Hilary Sekgota is the Head of Desk for Evening and Weekend content at Briefly News. She completed a BA in Communication Science from Unisa in 2018 and a Diploma in Journalism from Varsity College in 2010. She also passed a set of trainings by Google News Initiative. Hilary joined the Briefly News team in 2022 and started her journalism career at Tshwane Sun. She has 12 years of experience covering current affairs and human interest topics. Email: hilary.sekgota@briefly.co.za