{
  "id": 15785272,
  "title": "Malema pays courtesy visit to supporter in Zwelisha, Mpumalanga",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/20/malema-pays-courtesy-visit-to-supporter-in-zwelisha-mpumalanga",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-20T17:55:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "SABC News",
    "slug": "sabc-news",
    "url": "https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/malema-pays-courtesy-visit-to-supporter-in-zwelisha-mpumalanga/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Julius Malema, the President of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), paid a courtesy visit to Nombuso Khoza, a party supporter in Zwelisha, Mpumalanga. Khoza had traveled from her hometown to attend the party's provincial manifesto launch in eMalahleni. Upon his arrival, Malema was greeted by a crowd of EFF supporters and residents eager to share their concerns with him.\n\nThe locals brought up issues such as poor infrastructure, inadequate basic services, and limited employment opportunities, particularly for young people. One resident expressed his desire for Malema to help them secure employment, while another emphasized the need for improved roads, electricity, and access to education.\n\nDespite not engaging in a door-to-door campaign, Malema was keen to address these challenges. He assured the residents that the EFF would focus on improving infrastructure and creating employment opportunities in the province. He highlighted the potential of Mbombela, which boasts a direct flight from Cape Town and attracts tourists who face subpar road conditions, as a strategic opportunity for economic development in the region.\n\nMalema called on Fannie Masemola, the National Police Commissioner General, to restore order and strengthen discipline within the police force following her recent reinstatement. He emphasized that the authority of the state has been compromised by gangsterism and unethical behavior among some police officers. Malema urged President Cyril Ramaphosa to remove Minister Bongopheli Mchunu from her position due to her suspension and the need for a new, empowered Minister of Police to address the issues plaguing the police service.",
  "summary": "Malema paid a courtesy visit to a supporter who was seen overwhelmed by emotion during a rally.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}