Ndlozi Hits Back At Malema, Questions EFF’s Poor Election Performance
Former Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) MP Mbuyiseni Ndlozi has hit back at party leader Julius Malema after he criticised his decision not to vote in the 2026 Local Government Elections.
Ndlozi defended his decision in a lengthy post on X, describing his abstention as deliberate and insisting that choosing not to vote is a constitutional right.
He also turned the spotlight on the EFF’s electoral performance, questioning Malema’s leadership following the party’s decline in support.
“In the end, the writing is on the wall – properly displayed in percentages,” Ndlozi wrote.
He questioned why the party had lost almost half of its previous vote share, asking Malema what had led to the poor performance.
Ndlozi further argued that voting should never be compulsory and that political parties must earn the support of voters rather than feel entitled to their votes.
“Above all, NO ONE is entitled to people’s votes. VOTES are earned, just like respect,” he said.
He concluded his response with a pointed message to Malema: “But first, go to the wall, brother. There, the measure of your weight is fully determined.”
The exchange follows Malema’s criticism of Ndlozi during a media briefing on Saturday, 7 November, after the former EFF MP revealed that he had abstained from voting because of divisions among black political parties.
Malema described the decision as abnormal and counter-revolutionary.
