WHILE the country is still processing the scathing remark made by EFF leader, Juilus Malema, when he called the ANC an organisation of murderers, more blood continues to spill thanks to zama zamas.
On Saturday, 29 July, Gauteng police responded to a shooting in Riverlea and nearby Zamimpilo Informal Settlement where five bodies with gunshot wounds were discovered.
According to Gauteng police spokesman, Lieutenant-Colonel Mavela Masondo, preliminary investigations suggest that two rival groups of illegal miners were shooting at each in the area, which led to the death of five people.
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These gruesome news came just after the EFF was the talk of the country. The party held a rally at the FNB Stadium on Saturday to celebrate its 10th anniversary.
What kept the buzz around the EFF going was when Malema called out the ANC for "killing" Lonmin miners, Thembinkosi Gwelani, Patrick Akhona Jijase, Andries Ntsenyeho, Bonginkosi Yona, Babalo Mtshazi, Jackson Lehupa, Mafolisi Mabiya, Henry Mvuyisi Pato, and Ntandazo Nokhamba.
This was on 16 August 2012 during the Marikana massacre.
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— Economic Freedom Fighters (@EFFSouthAfrica) July 30, 2023
CIC @Julius_S_Malema addressing the EFF 10th Anniversary Rally at FNB Stadium in Soweto.
-The ANC is an organisation of murderers!#EFF10thAnniversary pic.twitter.com/lsZKCUBuxV
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— Economic Freedom Fighters (@EFFSouthAfrica) July 30, 2023
CIC @Julius_S_Malema addressing the EFF 10th Anniversary Rally at FNB Stadium in Soweto.
-The former liberation movement has betrayed the struggle for the Land and the Economy that our ancestors fought and died for!#EFF10thAnniversary pic.twitter.com/8SwR928rIl
Malema gave a speech full of election promises and how they would end years of the ANC's unkept promises come 2024.
Still on politics, Ilva Mackay-Langa was elected ANC Veterans League Secretary General, while Fazel Randera was elected as treasurer-general. The new leadership was announced at the third ANC Veterans League conference over the weekend.
In closing address to the 3rd ANC Veterans League National Conference Comrade President Cyril Ramaphosa urges veterans from branch level to national to play a leading role as the glue that keeps the ANC intact and focused on speedy delivery of services.#ANCVL3NC #ANCAtWork pic.twitter.com/hpPnJpyUPs
— African National Congress (@MYANC) July 30, 2023
Congratulations to the newly elected officials of The ANC Veterans League (@ANCVL_ ):
— Thlologelo Collen Malatji (@Collen_Malatji3) July 30, 2023
President - Cde Snuki Zikalala
Deputy President - Cde Mavuso Msimang
Secretary General - Cde Ilva Mackay Langa
Deputy SG - Cde Connie September
Treasurer General - Cde Fazel Randera
Let… pic.twitter.com/qhjbp68Ib0
In other shocking news, a viral video emerged of armed gunmen holding a pastor at gunpoint and robbing him of his personal belongings during the live stream in Verulam, north of Durban.
It is said that the incident happened on Thursday, 20 July and no injuries were reported. Investigations into the matter continue.
WATCH A robbery at a KwaZulu-Natal church was captured on livestream on Thursday night. Viewers in SA and India watched a gunman point his firearm at the pastor. pic.twitter.com/3jE5az1hnw
— Nivashni Nair (@NivashniNair) July 28, 2023
National Freedom Party councillor Ntombenhle Mchunu was shot dead on Sunday, morning 30 July.
In the world of sports, South Africa cleared the first hurdle in their Netball World Cup 2023 campaign when they beat Wales 61-50 at a packed CTICC in Cape Town.
It was a tough tussle in Johannesburg on Saturday, but this was no match for the Springboks as they bagged their win over Los Pumas.
