Malema was responding to President Jacob Zuma’s State of the Nation Address (SONA) when he said more than 26 million South Africans live in absolute poverty and suffering where the African majority continue to be slaves and suppliers of cheap labour to the white minority as cleaners, garden boys, domestic workers, vehicle guards, petrol attendants, security guards, rock drill operatives, and everything that pays low wages.
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He sang “the wheels of the bus go round and round” when he accused ANC MPs of standing up for a president who had thrown them under the bus.
After declaring that Zuma should now be removed as president, Malema led a walkout of his fellow EFF MPs from the House.
Malema delivered a scathing speech in which he listed a number of so-called errors in judgement made by Zuma in his role as president, and in his personal life.
Cope and EFF MPs interrupted the speech several times and walked out after criticising Zuma.
He said South Africa participates in many activities that are created to make Africa and the world a better place.
JOHANNESBURG, Feb 15 The South African government should sell some state companies to improve public finances which have been hit by a weak economy, a privatisation team commissioned by President Jacob Zuma has recommended. We are not doing any good for our voters. “We have to think about the people who sent us here, what do they learn from us”, he said.
“President Zuma (is) so out of touch with the country and its dire economic reality that his presidency must be brought to an end”, said Mmusi Maimane, leader of the main opposition Democratic Alliance (DA).
“We can’t call ourselves honourable but behave dishonourably”, he said.
He said the worst drought in the country’s experience will also cause rising debt levels for farmers and job losses for farm workers. “It provides a basis for collective actions to stabilise our economy, raise investment and return South Africa to a path of inclusive economic growth”. “A downgrade would have a negative effect for all South Africans”, he said.
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President Jacob Zuma speaks in the National Assembly on Thursday after the conclusion on Wednesday of the debate on his state of the nation address.
