In a heated response to recent comments made by Julius Malema, leader of South Africa’s Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), Zimbabwe’s ZANU PF Information Secretary Chris Mutsvangwa has firmly rebuked Malema for his perceived interference in Zimbabwe’s domestic politics.
Malema, known for his fiery rhetoric and outspoken political stance, recently urged Zimbabwean youths to challenge President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s administration and prevent him from extending his tenure beyond constitutional limits. The EFF leader also called for regional bodies like the Southern African Development Community (SADC) to take a decisive stance against Mnangagwa’s government.
Addressing a press briefing at ZANU-PF headquarters, Mutsvangwa took a stern tone, asserting that Zimbabwe would adhere to its constitution and advising Malema to focus on South Africa’s political landscape instead of meddling in Zimbabwe’s affairs. He highlighted Mnangagwa’s significant role in shaping the current Zimbabwean constitution, noting that Mnangagwa was instrumental in its creation, having served as the Minister of Justice and later as Vice President during its drafting.
Mutsvangwa went further to accuse Malema of being a tool in a larger, post-colonial agenda. He criticized Malema’s self-styled revolutionary persona, dismissing his theories on Zimbabwean governance as misguided and irrelevant. Drawing a historical parallel, Mutsvangwa likened Malema’s interference to the ambitions of Cecil Rhodes, the British colonialist who sought to dominate Southern Africa.
“Malema positions himself as a pseudo-revolutionary and cryptic intellectual,” Mutsvangwa said. “But he never properly went to school and now presumes to dictate how Zimbabwe should be governed.”
He added, “Malema suffers from what I call the Rhodes Syndrome—grandiose ideas reminiscent of colonial ambitions. Just as Rhodes had dreams of an empire stretching from Cape to Cairo, Malema appears to have his own delusions of grandeur regarding Zimbabwe.”
Questioning Malema’s political credibility, Mutsvangwa pointed out the EFF leader’s recent electoral defeat in South Africa. He suggested that Malema’s efforts to influence Zimbabwean politics were a desperate attempt to revive his political fortunes at home.
“If you are so adept at leadership,” Mutsvangwa challenged, “why not demonstrate your prowess in your own country? Why attempt to dictate to Zimbabweans who should lead them?”
In his concluding remarks, Mutsvangwa called on Malema to respect Zimbabwe’s sovereignty and redirect his focus to South African issues. He firmly stated, “We say to him, keep your hands off Zimbabwe’s affairs. Focus on trying to win a South African election. There are boundaries—Limpopo is a boundary between Zimbabwe and South Africa. You have no authority over the internal affairs of Zimbabwe.” This exchange underscores the tense dynamics in Southern Africa’s political landscape, reflecting the complex interplay of regional politics and national sovereignty.
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