Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) President Julius Malema has shared on social media how he handled the recent embarrassing moment during the party's manifesto launch at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban on Saturday, February 10. It was praised by media users.
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EFF supporters gathered in KwaZulu-Natal to hear Julius Malema launch the EFF manifesto. The event centered around EFF's campaign promises on land acquisition, job creation, and the country's water and power crisis. EWN report.
Addressing a packed stadium with a capacity of 56,000 people, africa news Malema also reported that he expressed his commitment to the Palestinian people. He also claimed that NATO was disguising Ukraine and is said to have advocated support for Russia.
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At one point during the speech, the EFF leader's nose began to leak and was caught on video. Social media trolls who saw Malema's nasal leak video posted unsolicited and mean comments in the comments section. However, Malema was happy to respond to the negativity surrounding the video. He shared that the heavy wind and rain that day activated his sinuses.
“Dear brothers and sisters, thank you very much for your concern. It's not the flu. The heavy wind and rain activated my sinuses and I thought the rain was running down my face. was violently attacked,” Malema wrote on his timeline.
Remaining social media users have since praised Malema for breaking his silence on the incident and nipping further negative comments in the bud.
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Take a look at the reactions from social media users below…
“I like the fact that he takes all the negativity lightly. He laughs about it…power,” @Dingswayo_N wrote.
“Love him or hate him, Julius is who he thinks he is 🤗,” @Ubuhleeee said.
“Mr. President, we thought you had a cold the whole time 😆🤣😂😹. We love you 😍❤️,” @SthembiD replied.
“Oh! I thought it was raining?? Great,” @SibusisoThabede reacted.
“So no fighter thought to give you a handkerchief or tissue…🤷🏽♀️ Heike,” asked @LihleGamaB.
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