NewzEconomic Freedom Fighters (EFF) President Julius Malema campaigned for the upcoming 2026 local elections by addressing residents in Nelson Mandela Bay (NMB). During the rally, he pledged sweeping social and infrastructural benefits, including free water and electricity, larger RDP houses, increased social grants, and complimentary school meals and uniforms.
However, these campaign promises extend significantly beyond the constitutional powers and administrative responsibilities legally assigned to local government authorities.
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