Economic Freedom Fighters Defend Limpopo Artist Makhadzi

JOHANNESBURG — The Economic Freedom Fighters slammed the Department of Sports, Arts and Culture after Minister Gayton McKenzie revealed that Limpopo singer Makhadzi received over R200,000. EFF slams Sports, Arts and Culture department The @EFFSouthAfrica posted its statement following McKenzie’s revelation. McKenzie said the Department paid Makhadzi over R230,000 for different performances. The EFF accused the government, under McKenzie’s leadership, of victimizing Makhadzi in an attempt to appease the public. The party said McKenzie’s revelation is a deflection from official supporters.

“Let us be clear: the payments made to Makhadzi were for professional services rendered, not gratuitous support. To insinuate otherwise is to undermine her achievements and hard work,” the party said. Read the complete statement here:

The EFF’s Statement on the Victimisation of Makhadzi by the Department of Sports, Arts, and Culture

-Instead of addressing their stance on official supporters, the department chose to deflect by disclosing the amounts of money they paid to Makhadzi for her performances and… pic.twitter.com/BIFlNI7mi4

— Economic Freedom Fighters (@EFFSouthAfrica) July 10, 2024

South Africans stand by Makhadzi Mzansi supported the EFF. Goolam said: “OMG, I can’t believe I support this statement from the EFF.” Slaughter said: “I am puking on my breakfast. I can’t be taking the EFF’s side.” Mondli said: “Hands off Makhadzi!” Inenekazi said: “I thought you guys weren’t going to fight for people anymore. But I’m really happy you’re helping Makhadzi.” Peter Maphalla said: “She deserves an official apology for even disclosing such an amount in public like that.” EFF’s Julius Malema slams Cyril Ramaphosa’s new cabinet Similarly, Briefly News reported that the Economic Freedom Fighters’ leader, Julius Malema, slammed President Cyril Ramaphosa’s cabinet.