Malema hits out at Ndlozi over election boycott

Julius Malema, the president of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), has issued a scathing condemnation of Dr. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi, a former member of the party. This criticism comes in response to the news that the outspoken politician did not take part in the 2026 Local Government Elections.

Ndlozi’s decision to abstain from voting was called into question by Malema, who suggested that his former party colleague had developed an inflated sense of self-importance and was having difficulty comprehending the value of taking part in the democratic process.

The remarks were made by the leader of the EFF while he was discussing the problem of individuals who quit the organization but continue to voice political viewpoints that, in his opinion, are in direct opposition to the ideals and values that are associated with the movement.

“I tell you all the time you will never leave EFF and sound normal, how do you not vote and you think it’s normal, your over-exaggerated self-importance,” Malema remarked in his first sharp statement. “I tell you all the time.”

The remarks that he made looked to be directed at Ndlozi, who had lately stated that he had not voted in the most recent elections for the local government.

Ndlozi disclosed this information during an interview on the program Daily Thetha, which is broadcast on SABC1. The topic of conversation included the significance of voting in South Africa’s democratic system as well as the value of political involvement.

As a result of the admission made by the former member of parliament for the EFF, his political relationship with the party, in which he had previously served as one of its most prominent public representatives, has received additional attention.

While Malema was querying how anyone could consider abstaining from voting to be a legitimate position, he also made reference to former President Thabo Mbeki for another reason.

By saying, “How do you even tell Thabo Mbeki that you are thinking of not voting and Mbeki does not respond to you and clarifying that you are saying the most stupid thing ever?” Malema argued that even if he were to tell Mbeki about his considerations regarding not voting, he would be expected to receive a strong response from the former head of state.

The remarks highlight the firm viewpoint that the president of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) adheres to, which is that voting continues to be a vital responsibility for South Africans, particularly those who claim to support political transformation and liberation battles.

Additionally, the confirmation of Ndlozi has reignited discussions around political identity, allegiance, and the expectations that are placed on those who have previously been members of political groups.

Malema’s statements give the impression that he considers electoral participation to be a fundamental responsibility rather than a political choice that is optional, despite the fact that South Africans have the constitutional right to select whether or not they will participate in elections.

The exchange adds another chapter to the public conversation that has been going on over Ndlozi’s resignation from the EFF and his ongoing relationship with the leadership of the party.

Source;https://x.com/newslivesa/status/2119034504606011795?a=fyjTLq63vwwuGrenVMg&s=19

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