Watch: EFF leader Julius Malema wants Zimbabwe billed

Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema has suggested that the Zimbabwean government should be billed for the costs associated with the influx of its citizens into South Africa.

The EFF leader argued that the South African government is bearing the financial burden of providing services to Zimbabwean nationals, and that this should be recovered from the Zimbabwean state.

Malema made these remarks during a public address, emphasizing his stance on immigration and the strain on local resources. He contended that the neighboring country should take responsibility for its citizens who have migrated to South Africa in search of better economic opportunities.

The comments have sparked debate regarding the regional responsibilities of Southern African Development Community (SADC) nations and the complexities of migration management in the region.