A heated exchange unfolded on Power FM when a caller directly challenged former Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) Member of Parliament (MP), Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi, over his approach to addressing pressing issues, particularly the land question.
The caller, identified only as Thabiso, took issue with Ndlozi’s tone and delivery, accusing him of sounding too much like he was still in Parliament without offering practical solutions.
“The way you address issues sometimes, I don’t know if you hear yourself. I will say don’t address issues as if you are in Parliament. My question is, when you were in Parliament, what did you do about the land issue?” Thabiso asked pointedly.
Dr Ndlozi, who served as one of the most vocal MPs during his time in Parliament under the EFF banner, quickly responded to the challenge. He clarified that Parliament does not, in itself, allocate or distribute land, but rather serves as a legislative arm where opposition parties, such as the EFF, fight for policy changes.
“The way you address issues sometimes, I don’t know if you hear yourself, I will say don’t address issues as if you are in Parliament, my Question is when you were in Parliament what did you do about the land issue” Thabiso – Power FM caller
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“So Parliament is not government. Parliament doesn’t distribute the land. I was part of the opposition and we did a lot of fighting for the land,” Ndlozi responded firmly.
The land issue has remained one of South Africa’s most contentious political debates for decades, with various political parties and civil society organisations demanding faster reform. The EFF, in particular, has long campaigned for land expropriation without compensation as a key policy point.
Ndlozi’s remarks underscored his stance that while Parliament debates laws and policies, the executive arm of government bears responsibility for actual implementation. Critics, however, argue that opposition parties should still be held accountable for the effectiveness of their advocacy, especially on life-altering matters such as land redistribution.
The exchange has since sparked broader discussion among Power FM listeners and social media users, with many weighing in on whether the EFF, during Ndlozi’s tenure as an MP, made significant strides on the land issue or simply amplified rhetoric without tangible results.
The debate reflects the ongoing frustration of ordinary citizens who feel that political promises on land reform remain unfulfilled decades after the dawn of democracy.