# Malema Promises Free Water, Electricity for Social Grant Recipients

> EFF leader vows free utilities and housing upgrades for poor South Africans if elected.
- Title: Malema Promises Free Water, Electricity for Social Grant…
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: Allafrica — https://allafrica.com/stories/202610050040.html
- Published: 2026-10-05T02:22:48+00:00
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- Topics: julius malema, eff, south africa, social grants, rdp houses, local government elections, water, electricity, news, world, politics
## 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.
## Key takeaway

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.