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

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

Speaking during an interview, Malema, who has previously been accused of being anti-white, said that white people are part of the country and that they are needed for the development of the nation.

We love them, we cannot imagine South Africa without white people. They are part of us, they are part of the country, and we need them for the development of the country.

The EFF leader’s comments have been met with mixed reactions on social media, with some praising him for his change of heart, while others have accused him of being opportunistic.

Some users have pointed out that Malema’s comments are a departure from his previous rhetoric, which has often been seen as divisive and anti-white.

Others have argued that Malema is simply trying to broaden his appeal ahead of the upcoming elections.

Despite the criticism, Malema has maintained that his views on white people have not changed and that he has always been committed to a non-racial South Africa.

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