EFF leader Julius Malema received an enthusiastic welcome from supporters during his visit to Ward 16 in Koppies on Sunday, where he launched a scathing attack on former President Jacob Zuma and his newly formed MK Party. Speaking in his characteristic bold style, Malema left no room for ambiguity in his remarks.
“Zuma is only concerned about himself and his family,” Malema declared. “That’s why he opened that Spaza Shop.” The crowd erupted in cheers, with many EFF members sharing his view that Zuma’s political maneuvers are driven by self-interest rather than principle.
Malema’s comments highlight the growing rift between the EFF and Zuma’s MK Party, which has emerged as a rival to both the ANC and established opposition parties. The EFF leader accused Zuma of abandoning the broader liberation struggle in favor of a personal agenda fueled by resentment.
“He wasn’t forced out—he left because he could no longer control the ANC,” Malema said. “Now he’s pretending to be a revolutionary while building a party controlled by his family.” His remarks referenced reports that Zuma’s inner circle, including his children, wield significant influence over the MK Party.
The Koppies rally is part of the EFF’s broader campaign to strengthen its support ahead of upcoming by-elections and potential political realignments. Malema reiterated the party’s commitment to grassroots leadership, vowing to prioritize land redistribution, job creation, and government accountability.
“We’re not here for noise,” Malema stated. “We’re here to deliver real change for Black people and the working class.” His speech underscored the EFF’s efforts to position itself as a unifying force amid increasing fragmentation within liberation-rooted parties.
With political tensions rising, Malema’s appearance in Koppies signals a renewed push to distinguish the EFF from rivals while reinforcing its core message of economic justice and systemic transformation.
