AbaThembu king Buyelekhaya Dalindyebo says he is an heir not only to the kingdom but to the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) itself.
He addressed a gathering at his palace in Mthatha during a visit by EFF leadership at Enkululekweni in Mthatha.
The King says this is not the first gift he has received and has accepted some from the African National Congress (ANC) and the Democratic Alliance (DA).
[Arrival] The CiC @Julius_S_Malema has arrived at the welcoming Ceremony of His Majesty King Buyelekhaya Dalindyebo. #EFFWelcomesKingDalindyebo pic.twitter.com/IlyxQ67gfd
— Economic Freedom Fighters (@EFFSouthAfrica) November 13, 2021
The king says he now supports the EFF because it’s fighting for land.
“They’re fighting for the land, something started by Ngangelizwe. If the Chiefs were not cowards that bow down to councillors, they would not involve themselves in something that won’t bring back the land to its people. The governing party would be more respected if it can stand up in the fight for the return of land.”
The EFF visited the King in October during its 2021 Local Government Election campaign trail in the province and party leader Julius Malema gave the King a cow.
He promised to deliver a brand new SUV luxury vehicle on his next visit to the King’s residence.
EFF provincial spokesperson Yazini Tetyana says the aim of Saturday’s visit is to officially welcome the King.
