Parliamentary decorum at stake: ANC criticises EFF leader Julius Malema

The African National Congress (ANC) has expressed deep concern over the conduct of Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema, citing a significant decline in parliamentary decorum. The ruling party’s criticism follows a series of heated exchanges in the National Assembly, where Malema’s rhetoric has been described as inflammatory and disruptive to the legislative process.

The conduct displayed by the EFF leader is not only a violation of the rules of the House but a direct assault on the dignity of our democratic institutions.

ANC officials have called for stricter enforcement of parliamentary rules to ensure that debates remain focused on policy rather than personal attacks. They argue that the persistent use of unparliamentary language by the EFF leadership undermines the public’s trust in the legislature.

In response, the EFF has maintained that their approach is necessary to hold the government accountable and to challenge what they term as the ‘status quo’ within the parliamentary system. The party has consistently defended its confrontational style as a legitimate form of political expression.

As tensions continue to rise, the Speaker of the National Assembly faces increasing pressure to mediate the conflict and restore order to the proceedings, ensuring that the House remains a space for constructive engagement.