Julius Malema, the Leader of South Africa’s Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), has rejected claims that foreign nationals are responsible for unemployment in South Africa.
According to Julius Malema, the narrative that foreign nationals are responsible for unemployment in South Africa is false and divisive.
Julius Malema quizzed South Africans on how many jobs were created after 300 Ghanaians left.
Speaking to the media in a viral video, Julius Malema quizzed, “Because Ghanaians are gone, 300 of them. How many 300 jobs were created after the Ghanaians had left? So, it’s just a myth, it’s a lie, which they are using to further divide us, to perpetuate colonial divisions that were created in the past”.
“The borders are actually the most practical thing that was brought about by colonialism. And you can’t say you are against colonialism, but you support the borders. It’s never consistent like that,” he stated.
In related news, Julius Malema has fumed at the government of Ghana over the evacuation of 297 Ghanaians from South Africa.
According to Julius Malema, the response of the Ghanaian government was not necessary as it creates an impression that “we are all like that”.
He further argued that South Africa should not respond in the same way, saying Ghana’s approach does not reinforce dialogue and diplomatic engagement.
Speaking to the media, Julius Malema argued, “The Ghana response was not necessary; it now creates an impression that we are all like that. But it is a certain section of our society that needs to be contained by law enforcement.
One Ghanaian lady was saying I wouldn’t have taken this option, but the problem was that we are being beaten in front of the Police, and the Police are not doing anything. That is a problem. When this opportunity came for me to leave, I left.
Because if the Police cannot defend me, it means the state is in agreement with the people who are beating me”.
He added, “We will resolve this; the President of Ghana should have given us some time to deal with this matter. And we will get to the bottom of it; we hope they will come to their senses. We don’t have to respond the same way they did; we need to pursue diplomatic engagement with Ghana.
We don’t think Ghana reacted in a manner that reinforces disloyalty and diplomatic engagement; it actually creates a very bad extreme situation, which is not. It is a select few we are pursuing and persuading the government to act on those few.
They must give use sometime, and those who don’t feel safe, especially the legally documented Ghanaians, should be able to run to the police station for safety. The reaction of the government should have been postponed to give us an opportunity to deal with what is happening in South Africa”.
Meanwhile, 297 Ghanaians have been evacuated from South Africa following recent xenophobic attacks targeting foreign nationals.
Watch the video below:
"Ghanaians are gone now, 300 of them. How many 300 jobs were created after the Ghanaians left."
— News Central TV (@NewsCentralTV) May 28, 2026
Julius Malema says blaming migrants for job losses deepens colonial divisions and that Ghana’s response risks blaming entire societies for the actions of a few people. pic.twitter.com/IsejccA5xH
