EFF leader Julius Malema used his speech at the party’s 10th anniversary celebration at FNB Stadium in Soweto to take a swipe at those who had said the party would not survive more than a year. | BongeMacupe
On Saturday, Malema addressed thousands of EFF supporters from all over the country, who came to celebrate the party's milestone of reaching 10 years.
"They said EFF was only passing by. EFF is not going anywhere, EFF is still here, and EFF is still going to be around. Whether they like it or not. They are witnessing history today," Malema said to loud cheers from the crowd.Malema also took a swipe at journalists who he said had also written the party off when it was formed.
Malema also used his speech to remember Winnie Madikizela-Mandela and his former comrade in the ANC Youth League Sindiso Magaqa.Comrade Floyd [Shivambu], I think comrade Sindiso Magaqa wherever he is in heaven joined by Winnie Mandela, they are standing in salutation that our generation of the struggle has made them very proud.
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