CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA – FEBRUARY 12: Opposition parties’ leaders Mmusi Maimane and Julius Malema during a media briefing on February 12, 2018 in Cape Town, South Africa. Opposition parties agreed that Parliament should be dissolved following a motion of no confidence in President Jacob Zuma, which is currently scheduled for February 22, 2018. (Photo by Gallo Images / Daily Sun / Lindile Mbontsi)
Watch: Malema sounds harsh warning to Maimane over DA’s land policy [video]
The DA’s position on land expropriation without compensation could cost them dearly.
CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA – FEBRUARY 12: Opposition parties’ leaders Mmusi Maimane and Julius Malema during a media briefing on February 12, 2018 in Cape Town, South Africa. Opposition parties agreed that Parliament should be dissolved following a motion of no confidence in President Jacob Zuma, which is currently scheduled for February 22, 2018. (Photo by Gallo Images / Daily Sun / Lindile Mbontsi)
The DA’s position on land expropriation without compensation could see them lose some of their Metros, according to EFF leader Julius Malema’s words are anything to go by.
The DA wrestled certain Metros across the country from the ANC via coalition with the EFF along with other parties and their opposition to the ruling party’s resolution to adopt a more radical stance on land redistribution could result in the red berets jumping ship, if Malema’s threats at the #SONA Debate on Monday are anything to go by.
Malema took to the podium soon after DA leader Mmusi Maimane had reiterated his party’s opposition to the ANC’s newly adopted land policy and expressed support to the ruling party’s resolution.
“You mentioned expropriation of land without compensation and we all agreed. Actually, that was the highest applaud you got,” Malema said addressing President Cyril Ramaphosa.
He then turned his attention towards Maimane as he laid into the DA, warning them that their stay in the Metros will depend on their land policy.
“Anyone opposed to the expropriation of land without compensation is an enemy of our people, and such a person will be dealt with,” Malema continued.
Watch video below:
#SONADebate Malema on land expropriation: Anyone opposed to the expropriation of Land without compensation is the enemy of the people #Dstv405pic.twitter.com/XPHFss8ChN
— ANN7 (@ANN7tv) February 19, 2018
The National Assembly gathered on Monday in response to newly-elected president Ramaphosa’s maiden State of the Nation Address which was held on Friday, 16 February just a day after he was elected to replace Jacob Zuma unopposed.
The EFF had staged a walkout prior to the election after suggesting that parliament be dissolved and the country take to the polls. The party later issued a statement in which they stated their refusal to acknowledge Ramaphosa’s election as legitimate.
However Malema sang a slightly different tune on Monday, saying his party would cooperate with Ramaphosa and give him a chance.
Also read: 2018 National Budget speech: When is it and what to expect
Tags:
