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Julius Malema to Address EFF Land Reclamation Day in Historic Sophiatown Gathering

April 10, 2025
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Julius Malema, Commander-in-Chief of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), is set to deliver a pivotal address at the party’s Land Reclamation Day event in Sophiatown, Johannesburg. The gathering, taking place at Sophiatown Extreme Park, serves as both a symbolic and political confrontation with South Africa’s history of colonial and apartheid-era land dispossession. The date, April 6, marks the 373rd anniversary of Jan van Riebeeck’s arrival in 1652—an event the EFF associates with the beginning of systematic land theft.

The choice of Sophiatown as the venue carries deep historical significance. Once a vibrant, multiracial cultural hub in the 1950s, the area was decimated under apartheid’s Group Areas Act, which forcibly removed 60,000 residents and renamed it *Triomf* (Afrikaans for “triumph”)—a stark symbol of state-enforced oppression. The EFF’s event seeks to honor displaced communities while reigniting debates on land justice. “This day reminds us of the brutality that stripped our people of their dignity and resources,” said Sinawo Thambo, EFF National Spokesperson.

Land reform remains a central pillar of the EFF’s 2024 Election Manifesto, encapsulated in the slogan *”OUR LAND AND JOBS NOW. STOP LOADSHEDDING!”* The party argues that despite decades of democracy, 72% of arable land remains in the hands of a minority, necessitating urgent redistribution to dismantle economic apartheid. Malema’s speech is expected to demand faster legislative action, including expropriation without compensation, to address historical injustices.

Scheduled for 12 PM at Sophiatown Extreme Park, the event has drawn thousands of supporters, activists, and civil society groups, including youth coalitions, international observers, and families displaced by apartheid. The EFF has framed the day as both a reclaiming of memory and a push for justice, blending political rhetoric with cultural performances that echo Sophiatown’s legacy of resistance through art and music.

The gathering occurs amid heightened tensions over land reform, with critics accusing the EFF of populism while supporters view its stance as a necessary challenge to decades of exploitation. Political analysts suggest Malema’s speech could galvanize momentum ahead of municipal elections, particularly in urban areas grappling with land shortages and housing crises.

As South Africa continues to reckon with unfinished liberation, the EFF’s Land Reclamation Day underscores a dual mission: confronting historical trauma and redefining economic justice. Malema’s address is not merely a commemoration but a call to action—one that seeks to transform Sophiatown’s painful past into a blueprint for equity.

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