We love them: Julius Malema says he can’t imagine SA without white people, sparks online debate

Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema has sparked a fresh online debate after stating that he cannot imagine a South Africa without white people.

We love them, we can’t imagine South Africa without white people. They are part of us.

Malema made the comments during a recent engagement, emphasizing that his political stance is not rooted in hatred toward any racial group. The remarks have drawn mixed reactions from the public, with some praising the sentiment as a step toward reconciliation, while others have questioned the consistency of his rhetoric given his party’s history of radical land reform policies.

The EFF leader has frequently been at the center of controversy regarding race relations in the country, often calling for the redistribution of land and the dismantling of colonial-era structures. However, this latest statement appears to be an attempt to clarify his position on the role of white citizens in the nation’s future.

Social media platforms have been flooded with commentary, with many users debating whether the statement signals a shift in the EFF’s political strategy or if it is merely a tactical move to broaden the party’s appeal ahead of future political cycles.