As SANDF troops within the Democratic Republic of Congo proceed to dominate the highlight, Helen Zille and EFF chief Julius Malema have opted to take the identical stance on the matter.
With South African lives being misplaced amid the battle, this unlikely duo are each calling for a similar final result: South Africa’s troops should withdraw from the area.
Malema: SANDF should withdraw
Financial Freedom Fighter chief Julius Malema went public together with his opinion on the tumultuous scenario this week in a submit on social media.
Malema revealed that Defence Minister Angie Motshekga had opted out of a portfolio committee assembly, utilizing the event to voice his opinion.
“The reality is simple, the SA military has surrendered, and M23 is disarming them. As we speak’s portfolio committee assembly has been postponed just because the Minister of Defence selected to not seem. We can not stand by and be complicit on this scenario; we should take a stand and demand the speedy withdrawal of our troopers from the DRC.” Julius Malema
Apparently, Malema has additionally referred to as for an pressing improve within the army funds and an overhaul earlier than SANDF troops might be redeployed
“It’s crucial that we improve the army funds, and all army tools tenders have to be halted directly. Denel have to be empowered with the mandate to provide army tools, and our troopers should bear re-training earlier than contemplating redeployment. We is not going to settle for something much less.” Julius Malema
Malema slams jet claims
Malema has denounced claims that the SANDF has the help of fighter jets to the Congo in the identical breathe that he has denounced President Cyril Ramaphosa for remaining ‘silent’.
“It’s completely false that South Africa has formally despatched fighter jets to the DRC; we merely would not have that functionality. The president of South Africa has gone silent, and it’s clear we have now the management we deserve.” Julius Malema
Moreover, Malema has claimed that South Africa at the moment solely has two working fighter jets.
“SA at the moment operates solely two fighter jets which might be in working situation. Moreover, there are not any out there touchdown services inside the neighbouring DRC international locations. The scenario is stagnant and nothing substantial is being completed. The troop commander has conceded and struck a take care of M23, guaranteeing their security in alternate for withdrawal from the DRC.”
Zille sides with EFF chief
Malema’s opinion has been seconded by Democratic Alliance’s Helen Zille, who got here ahead to say that that is one event the place she agrees with the EFF head.
“Generally, I agree with Julius Malema.”
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