Cape Town – Abahlali baseMjondolo (AbM), a shack dwellers movement, has declared its support for the EFF in the upcoming May 29 general elections.
The announcement came during their rally, “Unfreedom Day”, in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal on Sunday.
AbM maintained that it was not a political party and would remain so, The Citizen reported.
AbM president S’bu Zikode said the civic movement was steadfast and unapologetic in its position against individuals who misused public funds.
Zikode said that the movement’s decision to support the EFF was not permanent and could be revoked.
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Abahlali Basemjondolo socialist movement, have made an announcement as to which political party they will be voting for on the 29 May 2024.
The President of Abahlali Basemjondolo says the movement will be voting for the EFF come 29 May 2024.#MalemaForSAPresident pic.twitter.com/Rr1Z7I3l9N
— EFF KZN (@EFFKZN) April 21, 2024
“We agreed that whatever party we pick, we are just lending them our votes, we can revoke our decision at any time, it’s not a permanent arrangement.
“There is no guarantee that we will vote for you again.
“Abahlali have decided to lend its vote to the EFF come 29 May elections,” the report quoted Zikode as saying.
In a statement, the EFF in KwaZulu-Natalwelcomed the decision the movement said it came at a time when “our people are tired of being fed empty promises by the ANC-led government”.
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EFF KZN WELCOMES THE DECISION BY ABAHLALI BASEMJONDOLO TO VOTE FOR THE EFF #MalemaForSAPresident pic.twitter.com/TDxanlt02Y
— EFF KZN (@EFFKZN) April 21, 2024
AbM is renowned for advocating against evictions and fighting for the rights, housing, and dignity of shack dwellers.
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
