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Malema condemns recent killing of women in Ekurhuleni

He has called on communities to help police find those responsible.

At the launch of the Economic Freedom Fighters' (EFF) Western Cape election manifesto, party leader Julius Malema spoke out against the recent killings of women in Ekurhuleni. He called the murders a "declaration of war" and urged communities to assist police in identifying and prosecuting the perpetrators. Malema emphasized that those responsible for the killings must face the full force of the law and should not be granted bail or released from prison.

He also addressed the issue of drug trade in Cape Town, stating that if the EFF were to take control of the metro, they would focus on dismantling drug operations and dealing with drug lords operating in the community. Malema concluded by highlighting crime, the killing of women, and the fight against drugs as key issues that the EFF aims to tackle if elected to local government.

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