EFF Would Support No Confidence Motion Against Cyril Ramaphosa, Warns ANC That DA Could Take Over
- Julius Malema has warned that South Africa could have a white president if the African National Congress behaved the way it did
- Malema said his party would support a motion of no confidence against Cyril Ramaphosa, and vote with the Democratic Alliance if needed
- South Africans were divided by the statement from the leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters, with some saying that it was a waste of time
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Briefly News journalist Byron Pillay has dedicated a decade to reporting on the South African political landscape, crime, and social issues. He spent 10 years working for the Northern Natal Courier before transitioning to online journalism.
GAUTENG – Julius Malema has warned the African National Congress (ANC) that the country could have a white president if the party continued to behave the way it did.
Malema warned that a motion of no-confidence could be brought against President Cyril Ramaphosa over the recent criticism levelled against the ANC following the budget saga.
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader made the comments during a press briefing on 28 February after the Western Cape High Court suspended and set aside the 0.5% Value-Added Tax increase.
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Malema would support a no-confidence motion against Ramaphosa
While discussing the court’s ruling, Malema noted that the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party brought forward a motion of no-confidence against the Minister of Finance, Enoch Godongwana. The EFF has called for Godongwana to resign following the debacle surrounding the budget, but the minister stated that he would not be backing down.
While he stated that his party would not support the MK Party’s motion, he added that they would support one against President Ramaphosa.
Malema argued that Ramaphosa was responsible for many of the country’s current challenges.
“He’s the man responsible for every mess I’m experiencing today,” Malema stated.
He added that the EFF wasn’t ready as yet to put forward a motion, but working towards it.
Malema warns John Steenhuisen could be next president
The EFF leader also warned that the ANC’s actions could result in the country getting a new president.
Malema stated that there would be a no-confidence vote against Ramaphosa in the near future, and if that happened, the DA’s John Steenhuisen could be the next president.
“This country will have a white president. This country will have Steenhuisen as a president if the ANC is going to behave the way it is behaving,” he exclaimed.
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Malema explained that there was a likelihood that a motion of no-confidence will be brought forward, and that the EFF would vote with the Democratic Alliance.
“We will mobilise all those we can and vote together with the DA against the president. And then when it’s time to elect a president, we abstain and the ANC loses,” he said.
He added that he warned the ANC of this outcome in 2016 already, and it didn’t listen.
You can watch Malema’s comments below.
South Africans weigh in on Malema’s statement
Social media users weighed in on Malema’s statement, with some supporting it, while others didn’t think it would work.
Buti Budaza said:
“Ramaphosa will never be impeached. Currently, we have many politicians in Parliament, but no one is ready to be president. Julius himself is not ready. Not even the DA is ready. Current affairs of this country are better handled by Cyril, not because he is doing well, but because he isn’t controlled by emotions, which is the strongest point. Cyril is slow to act, but he acts swiftly and reasonably enough, and he can take pressure from all directions. Cyril, for him to put together the NHI, BELA and Expropriation Act was not an easy task. What I realised with Cyril he is calm, he has his flaws as a human, but no one is perfect. But so far, so good.”
Bhekinkosi Mwelase asked:
“And EFF believes that this is the smartest move they have pulled? They do not realise how much mess they are putting us in. MKP calculated their move. It will be better to remove the minister and leave the president for now.”
Mdu Frans Mabetha stated:
“They can't win the battle against Buffalo. Ramaphosa is playing his cards wisely. A waste of time.”
Preston A Tilk added:
“Both the president and the finance minister should resign.”
Robert Lang said:
“I'm not a fan of Steenhuisen, but he will be way more competent.”
EFF welcomes high court's decision
Briefly News reported that the EFF celebrated the Western Cape High Court's decision to suspend the VAT hike.
The court delivered the ruling on 27 April following an application brought forward by the DA and the EFF.
The Red Berets welcomed the ruling and also called for Enoch Godongwana to resign from his post over the saga.
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