Julius Malema is rallying up his EFF troops to march against the existence of Orania, South Africa’s whites-only town. The political party leader has argued that the Afrikaner community “undermines national unity and perpetuates Apartheid-era ideologies.”
Located in the Northern Cape, the community of just 3000 individuals was built on private property in 1963. It is self-sufficient, with its own businesses, schools, hospitals, and even currency.
EFF TO MARCH FOR ORANIA TO BE DISMANTLED
On Friday, 11 April, EFF leader Julius Malema met with the Orania Movement and Freedom Front Plus in his quest to urge the government’s stance on the self-determination of Orania.
The meeting ended in a stalement, with the controversial politician pledging to mobilise EFF members to march to Northern Cape Premier Zamani Saul’s office in Kimberley on 22 April.
EFF Provincial Chairperson Shadrack Tlhaole said of their views on Orania: “The EFF is raising a profound fundamental issue that needs both black and white people to speak to it because they agreed that there should be a generation that will engage and speak about their existence to make sure that we don’t speak past each other.
“We are continuing with our march to the premier’s office, demanding what we have said, and that will continue.
“Orania should be abolished, and Orania is not what we should appreciate and accept as the EFF”.
THUMBS UP FROM GAYTON MCKENZIE
While Julius Malema has voiced his disdain for Orania, Patriotic Alliance leader Gayton McKenzie has previously praised the Afrikaner-only town.
In 2023, Gayton visited the community to meet with local leaders and learn more about it.
Sharing a lengthy X thread, the PA leader came to the following conclusions:
- Orania is a white-only town. Black people are not allowed to buy land or stay there. According to leaders, this is a means to “preserve” the Afrikaaner culture.
- The town does not permit any embers of the LGBTQ community to enter the town.
- The population is about 3000 people, and residents thrive on keeping the town clean.
- Orania has its own currency -Ora – and even its own registered bank and flag.
- The town has multiple thriving businesses which employ residents
- It is self-sufficient, with its own schools, factories, and hospitals.
- Afrikaans is the only language spoken and taught.
- Despite having a small population, the town has “futuristic” financial practices.
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