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Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema has slammed Zandile Dabula, the leader of Operation Dudula, following a live eNCA interview where she struggled to define the term “Frontline States”.

 

Malema shared a recording of the interview on social media, expressing his frustration with Dabula’s performance.

 

“We are subjected to rubbish, like proper garbage with no clue whatsoever,” Malema captioned the post, indicating his disapproval of Dabula’s lack of knowledge on the subject.

 

During the interview, Dabula was asked, “If I say Frontline States, what comes to mind?” She responded, “So now this is about the people,” and shifted the conversation to the Freedom Charter and Operation Dudula’s leadership issues, diverting from the historical context.

 

Operation Dudula, under Dabula’s leadership, has been a vocal critic of undocumented immigration in South Africa.

 

The movement has faced criticism for its methods, including blocking access to healthcare and schools for undocumented migrants, and has been accused of promoting xenophobia.

 

Dabula has denied these allegations, stating that the group’s actions are aimed at enforcing existing immigration laws and protecting South African citizens.

 

“We are not promoting xenophobia, we are simply enforcing the law,” Dabula said in a previous statement.

 

Malema’s comments add to the ongoing tensions between the EFF and Operation Dudula, highlighting the deep divisions within South Africa’s political landscape regarding immigration and national identity.

 

The Frontline States, which include countries such as Tanzania, Zambia, Botswana, Angola, and Mozambique, played a vital role in supporting anti-apartheid efforts in the 1970s and 1980s.

 

Dabula’s inability to define the term has sparked concerns about her leadership and the group’s understanding of regional history and solidarity.