By Lehlohonolo Lehana.
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema has urged the voters in Seshego to ensure that the ward 13 is retained by the party.
Malema addressed Seshego ward 13 Tshela Thupa rally ahead of by-elections on the 16th of July 2025.
The upcoming by-election comes after the African National Congress (ANC) in Limpopo, in April, came out victorious in the Polokwane Municipality Ward 10 by-election in Seshego, which was previously held by an EFF councillor who resigned after being charged with alleged possession of illegal firearms and ammunition.
“Do not disrupt your victory by fighting… Winners never fight. When they lose on Wednesday, they will provoke you, but do not be easily provoked.
“When they provoke you, only focus on what you are supposed to do and just let them be. We must make sure that this ward remains ours. Yesterday, I was in Mpumalanga for the funeral of former deputy president, David Mabuza.
Malema has told party supporters that ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula, on Saturday told him that ANC will take the ward from the EFF. But Malema has urged the voters to ensure that the ward is retained by the EFF.
Malema said only an EFF victory will guarantee improved service delivery to Seshego residents, adding that the community should be proud that Seshego is known even by the White House because it produced leaders such as him.
“All I am saying is that Ward 13 is not going anywhere. Ward 13 will be our ward forever and forever. On Wednesday, when we wake up, we must make sure that the day belongs to the EFF. Even Donald Trump knows Ward 13. There is nowhere in the world where Ward 13 is not known.
They know us everywhere because you have produced someone who is being spoken about in the Oval Office. You cannot produce someone like that and turn your back on him. We must be very proud of what we have achieved. This is our ward, and victory is certain,” he said.
Malema urged those entrusted with leading the EFF in Seshego to prioritise service delivery and refrain from displaying poverty to the public, as this is demeaning to those who seek help.
The party got less than 10% of the vote in last year’s election, and fell from third to fourth spot after losing support mostly to uMkhonto weSizwe party.