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EFF Pickets Outside Johann Rupert’s Farms To Commemorate Jan Van Riebeeck’s Arrival In SA

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The EFF is currently picketing outside of businessman Johann Rupert’s farms in Mpumalanga and the Western Cape.


The marches began at 9 a.m. on the corner of Simmons Street and Koelenhof Road in the Western Cape and Malelane Gate RCL in Mpumalanga, according to the party.

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“Commander in chief Julius Malema will lead the EFF picket at Johann Rupert’s farms in Stellenbosch and deputy Floyd Shivambu will lead the EFF picket at Rupert Farms in Mpumalanga.

“It was on this day in 1652 that the ancestor of land thieves, Jan van Riebeeck, arrived in SA,” said the EFF.

Malema and Shivambu will “confront” the billionaire about land issues during the protest, branded “Land Day.”

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“Most of our people are landless today because of settlers such as Rupert, who are beneficiaries of land stolen from our ancestors,” said the EFF.

“His wealth was born on April 16 1652 when his colonial ancestor arrived on our shores. The EFF will picket and demand the return of our land at his doorstep.”

The picket was permitted by the Stellenbosch municipality, according to the Weekend Argus. “The municipality had to evaluate and approve the application because it takes place in our area, though the event has nothing to do with the municipality. The group may not be more than 1,500 people and must meet peacefully,” said the municipality.





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