File photo:(Malema with community Leader of Slovopark,Victor Seitisho)

By Obakeng Maje

Johannesburg- ANCYL expelled Leader Julius  Malema visted the Slovopark informal settlement today and pulled no punches after seeing the conditions people are living in.

Malema visited the area after being invited by the squatter camp committe. 

“We invited Malema because we wanted him to come and see the conditions we living in. We have been trying and work tirelessly to meet with relevant offices for help,but our plea fell in deaf ears” Victor Seitisho said.

“We feel very left out and isolated by our government because we have been asking for houses and better living conditions,but no one is willing to listen” he yelled.

Malema also used the opportunity to attack Jacob Zuma’s leadership as he said Zuma is reversing all what former ANC leaders fought for.

“Our government has turned against its own people. If we will not get positive results in Mangaung,our government will be doomed under Zuma’s dictatorship” Malema said.

“The R200 million that has been used to build Zuma’s mansion in Nkantla,Kwazulu-Natal would have been enough to build you houses” he continued.

Slovopark has been in existence since 1993 and people are living in horrible conditions as toilets and sanitation is the order of the day.

Former president Thabo Mbeki once announced that poverty alleviation is a main priority for government,and a plan of making sure shacks are non-existing issue in 2014.

“Never ever lose hope and fight for economic freedom. They have arrested and accuses me of corruption. I have never worked for government,so do not understand when they say i’ve been involved in any illegal activity” Malema outlines.

“We need to see lawyers,doctors,accountants and powerful politicians coming out of this community. So be determined and keep your heads up. Fight for your land and make sure you united”Malema said.

According to their leader Seitisho, the committe tried to involved relevant people like office of Dan Bovu,but their attempt were futile.

“What we need,are houses and we will fight until the end. In August we engaged lots of offices, but without any help” Victor said.

Unemployment,Substance abuse,Crime and Poverty are some of burning issues faced by community of Slovopark daily. 

ANCYL expelled leader was accompied by his spokesperson, Floyd Shivambu and suspended secretary-general Sindiso Magaxa.

Malema if facing charge of money-laundering and is on bail of R10 000.

According to reports,he influenced tender to be given to ON Point Engineer Company in Limpopo province.

 Malema was unfazed about charges and again maintain his innocence.

“I heard that Public Protector,Thuli Madonsela has found me guilty of any illegal activities. She never spoke with me first and still maintain my innoncence” he said.

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