The ex ANC youth leader Julius
Malema’s new political party, the Economic Freedom Fighters, have released what
they refer to as a “manifesto” to
outline the party’s goals, and this has not gone down well with the South
African government – understandably so, when most of the goals feature along
the lines of “economically emancipating
the people of South Africa, Africa and the world”.
The EFF’s inclusion of state seizure
of assets in its manifesto has also riled farmers and the government, with
Agriculture Minister Tina Joemat-Pettersson, moving to reassure farmers by
saying that government would not allow “people
to sow discord in our farming communities for party-political gains.” The
government has said it would take action of any instances of land grabbing are
witnessed, especially after the problems in the mining sector this year.
Whether Malema’s party will get public support to give him enough political
clout to implement the EFF’s national agenda is yet to be seen. While political
analysts doubt the ability of new parties to garner significant support,
growing disenchantment with the economy and corruption scandals have diminished
the ANC’s historical glow, other parties are becoming a temptation to ANC constituents.
Original article: http://www.publicnewshub.com/eff-manifesto-makes-waves/
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