The EFF MPs were filled with pride as Naledi Chirwa delivered a powerful speech during the parliament address debate, boldly stating, “we know who the true criminals are” in reference to the VBS Mutual Bank looting saga involving the red berets’ leadership.
Chirwa did not hold back as she criticized President Cyril Ramaphosa for his failure to address societal challenges like unemployment, declaring that under his leadership, the youth of South Africa are trapped in perpetual childhood, a phenomenon she dubbed the ‘Ramaphosa economy’.
Despite Ramaphosa’s claims of creating nearly 2 million job opportunities through the presidential employment stimulus program, Chirwa accused him of failing to deliver on his promises of job creation, hunger alleviation, crime reduction, and educational improvement.
Her scathing remarks underscored the frustration and disillusionment felt by many young South Africans who continue to struggle in a system they see as failing them. Chirwa’s speech served as a stark reminder of the challenges facing the country and the expectations placed on its leaders to deliver real change.