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IOL News
02-05-2025
- Politics
- IOL News
‘We are window shopping': EFF vows to occupy land near Kleinfontein
The EFF marched to Kleinfontein, an only white-Afrikaner area, outside Pretoria, on Friday demanding that black people should also be allowed to live in the community. Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) Provincial Chairperson Nkululeko Dunga has condemned the exclusion of black people from the Afrikaner enclave of Kleinfontein, asserting that they cannot be relegated to the role of cleaners while being denied the right to reside there. He emphasised that all South Africans, regardless of race, deserve equal access to every part of the country, indicating that they also have a stake in the area. 'Black people cannot be subject to cleaning and told that they cannot reside in the area. We want black people to also live here… 'They cannot be good for cleaning but not good enough for living here,' Dunga said.
The Citizen
02-05-2025
- Politics
- The Citizen
EFF says police are ‘protecting insecurities of white individuals'
The EFF says it is opposed to the establishment of racially segregated settlements, be it in Orania or Kleinfontein. The EFF in Gauteng has accused the police of intimidation by deploying a large police contingent at the party's march to Kleinfontein in the east of Pretoria. The party said it was marching to the town to demonstrate its disapproval of what it described as a racist 'whites only enclave' in a democratic state. The party also says the town discriminates against black people who are allegedly not allowed to work or live there. The party's Gauteng chairperson, Nkululeko Dunga, said the large police presence was meant to protect white people. 'Heavily armed tactical unit' 'The EFF in Gauteng condemns the over presence of state police and armed private security during our legally compliant and peaceful march to Kleinfontein. 'The South African Police Service deployed over 50 vehicles, including Nyalas, water tankers, razor wire and heavily armed tactical units, not to ensure public safety, but rather to appease the insecurities of white individuals who remain intolerant and hateful toward black people,' he said. Dunga said the EFF has proved in the past it can have peaceful marches without any violence. 'This unnecessary show of force by the government is unwarranted, especially considering our proven track record of organising highly disciplined and peaceful public demonstrations,' he said. 'State intimidation and harassment' The party described the heavy police presence as harassment and intimidation. 'The very idea that there are fearless and unapologetic black people who dare to confront racism unsettles the establishment. 'This results in state intimidation, harassment and a calculated attempt to suppress legitimate protest. We warn the state that when white sensitivities are met with cowardice, they risk becoming law and order of the country,' he said. Police are needed in other areas in Tswane Dunga said SAPS could have used the resources they used on the EFF march to deal with violent crime in communities around Pretoria. 'It is also important to highlight the irony that, while police resources are being wasted on suppressing a peaceful march, the City of Tshwane remains riddled with violent crime. 'Our repeated calls for the state to act against this rampant crime have been ignored — yet any perceived disruption of white comfort is met with ridiculous urgency and overreaction,' he said. ALSO READ: Even Zuma was better than Trump – Malema Is Kleinfontein a racist town? Kleinfontein and Orania in the Northern Cape are considered to be the only two places in the country where Afrikaner people live by themselves. The leaders of these settlements have argued that their goal is to preserve Afrikaans identity and values. However, they have denied any racist practices. NOW READ: EFF challenges budget process, calls for reset and VAT clarity.
IOL News
30-04-2025
- Business
- IOL News
EFF calls for termination of R34 million monthly office rentals for Gauteng provincial government
EFF Gauteng chairperson Nkululeko Dunga condemns R34 million monthly office rentals, calling it a systematic programme of self-enrichment while 41 state-owned buildings remain vacant and crumbling from neglect. The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) in Gauteng have called on the provincial government to immediately terminate all lease agreements with private landlords, following revelations that over R34 million is being spent monthly on office rentals despite the availability of 41 unused government-owned buildings in Johannesburg and Pretoria. This shocking expenditure, admitted by Gauteng MEC for Infrastructure Development Jacob Mamabolo in the provincial legislature, has raised alarms over fiscal mismanagement, inefficiency, and alleged corruption. According to Mamabolo, 11 provincial departments are currently operating from leased properties while state-owned buildings lie derelict due to years of neglect. The Gauteng government's justification that its buildings are in poor condition has been met with sharp criticism and demands for transparency. The EFF argues that this deterioration is not accidental but the result of "calculated neglect" aimed at creating artificial demand for private rentals, often benefiting politically connected individuals. EFF Gauteng Provincial Chairperson Nkululeko Dunga condemned the spending, labelling it "a deliberate and systematic programme of self-enrichment." He said: 'This is not a case of administrative incompetence but a deliberate and systematic programme of self-enrichment.' Dunga further dismissed Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi's claims of ignorance, stating that 'his feigned surprise is disingenuous, as this pattern of mis-governance is well-known and longstanding.' According to the EFF, the Office of the Premier alone spends nearly R4 million each month on rented office space. Other departments, including Education and Social Development, contribute tens of millions more to what the party describes as an ongoing "looting scheme." In October 2024, the EFF publicly rejected the Department of Education's R192 million rental bill and proposed that the province repurpose and renovate its vacant buildings or work with municipalities to utilise underused local facilities. These proposals were allegedly ignored to protect entrenched interests. Calling for an end to what it describes as 'criminality and betrayal,' the EFF is demanding the immediate cancellation of private leases, short-term renegotiation of fair rental terms, and a prioritisation of public property refurbishment. The party also wants a full forensic investigation into the cost and beneficiaries of these leases, warning against further 'sham investigations' under Lesufi. 'The collapse of public infrastructure is not incidental, but rather orchestrated,' Dunga said, adding that the province has lost out on thousands of potential jobs that could have been created through building renovation and maintenance. Get your news on the go, click here to join the IOL News WhatsApp channel. IOL Politics
