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 decline in parliamentary decorum. The ruling party has accused Malema of consistently undermining the dignity of the National Assembly through his aggressive rhetoric and disruptive tactics.

The ANC maintains that while robust debate is a cornerstone of democracy, the persistent personal attacks and disregard for parliamentary rules by the EFF leadership threaten the integrity of the institution.

The criticism follows a series of heated exchanges in the house, where ANC members argued that Malema’s approach is designed to provoke rather than engage in constructive policy discourse. The party has called for stricter enforcement of parliamentary rules to ensure that all members uphold the decorum expected of public representatives.

In response, the EFF has defended its parliamentary strategy, asserting that their actions are a necessary response to what they describe as the ANC’s failure to address the needs of the people. The party maintains that they will continue to challenge the status quo, regardless of the criticism leveled against their leader.