Malema slams Ramaphosa for painting SA as a crime hub during US visit
The leader of the EFF raised his concerns while addressing supporters in the Free State on Sunday ahead of Wednesday’s by-elections in Kwakwatsi.
EFF leader Julius Malema. Picture: @EFFSouthAfrica/X
JOHANNESBURG - The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) said the picture of violent crime and lawlessness painted by the South African delegation at the White House in Washington DC last week could hinder much-needed foreign investment into the country.
The leader of the Red Berets, Julius Malema, raised his concerns while addressing supporters in the Free State on Sunday ahead of Wednesday’s by-elections in Kwakwatsi.
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The visit to the area is part of Malema’s attempt to rally supporters during the by-election season.
He said President Cyril Ramaphosa's failure to protect the country’s image during his highly publicised engagement with United States (US) President Donald Trump set the wrong tone.
“The whole president said, in America, there is a crime in South Africa. Yes, we know that but why do you say it in America, because if you say it in America, they will no longer come to South Africa as tourists. Ramaphosa has killed the tourism of South Africa when he declared crime at the White House.”