EFF leader, Julius Malema, has issued a warning that South Africans should brace themselves for the return of load shedding on election day, May 29th.
Speaking at an EFF town-hall meeting in Lenasia, Malema described load shedding as a “man-made” problem and questioned the timing of the recent reprieve from power outages.
Malema pointed out that there were no power outages during the Rugby World Cup last year, suggesting that this was done to appease the captains of industry. He expressed concern that the power would be intentionally cut off on election day to facilitate the stealing of votes.
“They want us to count in darkness so that they can steal elections, the same way they did here in Gauteng,” Malema stated.
While Malema has previously defended the electoral process, his recent comments indicate a growing scepticism towards the fairness and transparency of elections in South Africa. Load shedding, a persistent issue in the country, has often been attributed to infrastructure challenges and maintenance issues.
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As the nation prepares for the upcoming elections, Malema’s warning serves as a reminder of the potential disruptions that could affect the voting process. It highlights the need for a reliable and uninterrupted power supply to ensure a free and fair electoral process.
South Africans will have to wait and see whether Malema’s prediction comes true and whether load shedding will indeed cast a shadow on election day.
