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Malema Promises Free Water, Electricity for Social Grant Recipients
EFF leader vows free utilities and housing upgrades for poor South Africans if elected.
In brief
EFF leader vows free utilities and housing upgrades for poor South Africans if elected. South Africa's EFF president Julius Malema pledged free water and electricity for social grant recipients and larger RDP houses if the party wins local elections. Originally reported by Allafrica.
Malema's Pledge
EFF president Julius Malema promised Nelson Mandela Bay residents free water and electricity, bigger RDP houses, more social grants and free school meals and uniforms.
Election Vow
Malema vowed to provide free water and electricity to all social grant recipients and upgrade decaying infrastructure if the party takes control of the metro after the 4 november local government elections.
Motherwell Stadium
Malema spoke at a packed venue to hundreds of supporters who braved the rain and waited almost three hours for the eff leader to take the stage.
Pensioner Concern
Malema said pensioners receiving social grants should not have to pay for expensive water and electricity because they are poor.
Electricity Costs
Malema questioned why electricity had to be so expensive when coal was produced in the country and wanted affordable and reliable electricity.
Next Steps
The eff leader's promises could lead to expanded social services if the party wins the 4 november local government elections.
What to remember
South Africa's EFF president Julius Malema pledged free water and electricity for social grant recipients and larger RDP houses if the party wins local elections.
