EFF Leader Julius Malema Scoffs at Criticism That He Cannot Be Trusted to Be South Africa’s Next President

• Julius Malema has rubbished claims that he cannot be trusted to be the president of South Africa
• Addressing claims that he is the ultimate political flip-flopper, Malema said that his enemies gave him that title
• The EFF leader claimed that he doesn't move with the political wind but instead creates it

JOHANNESBURG - The Economic Freedom Fighter (EFF) leader, Julius Malema, has rubbished claims that he is not fit to be SA's next president.

This comes as Malema has been labelled the "ultimate flip-flopper" for his ever-changing stances on SA's most pressing issues.

Malema claims flip-flopping title was coined by his enemies

Speaking on SABC News's Unfiltered, Malema said that the title of flip-flopper was bestowed on him by his enemies whose opinions he cares very little about.

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Malema claimed that, unlike real flip-floppers, he is not swayed by the "political wind" but instead creates the wind.

Speaking on his ever-changing tune, Malema said:

“In politics, there is what we call tactics and strategy. So sometimes you have to kiss many frogs to arrive at your strategic objective.”

Julius Malema changes tune on several prominent political figures

Unpacking Malema's ever-transforming political stance, TimesLIVE reported that in 2017, Malema vowed that his party would remove former judge president John Hlophe because he was a threat to SA's judiciary.

However, fast-forward to 2021, Malema changed his mind about Hlope, backing him for the chief justice position.

Malema has also done U-turns on prominent political figures like Paul Mashitile, Ronald Lamola and Jacob Zuma.

South Africans divided over Malema's leadership capabilities

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Here are some reactions:

@ZozoHlumile said:

"Flip-flopper, this one says this and does the opposite. If he had integrity, he would have the majority following the EFF."

Moses Mpho agreed:

"He is the wind who controls the direction, not controlled by the wind."

@Mrkev40 suggested:

"Flip-flop can go govern Zimbabwe."

Zain Pietersen reccemended:

"We should actually give him a chance and see how he fares."

@kosh_online added:

"Since the ANC gave some menial powers in JHB, you have done nothing but praised them. You are the very face of flip-flopping."

@stebisza insisted:

"The 'WIND' is now blowing and it seems people are coming to their senses that @Julius_S_Malema will be the president of the country."

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Source: Briefly News