Political freedom without economic freedom is meaningless — EFF

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The status quo makes the celebration of Freedom Day nothing but an exercise aimed at pacifying the consciousness of the people, EFF leader Julius Malema said on Wednesday.

In a statement, the red berets said SA has operated on a false premise of unity and social cohesion, without economically altering the ownership of the means of production.

It said the majority of mines remain controlled by foreign interests, while the banks, financial sector and JSE, are in the firm grip of a white-settler community.

 

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