WATCH: EFF leader Julius Malema warns race-based politics will ‘backfire badly’

EFF leader Julius Malema has cautioned against the dangers of race-based political rhetoric, warning that such strategies are ultimately unsustainable and will backfire on those who employ them.

I don’t hate white people and I don’t engage in divisive race politics.

Speaking on the current political climate, Malema emphasized that focusing on racial division is a distraction from the core issues facing South Africans, such as economic inequality and service delivery. He argued that true leadership requires a focus on unity and tangible solutions rather than exploiting racial tensions for short-term political gain.

The EFF leader’s comments come as political parties intensify their campaigns ahead of the upcoming local government elections, with many observers noting an increase in polarized discourse across the political spectrum.