‘They've no reason to complain, they decided to be part of this mess’: Malema on DA's threats to Ramaphosa
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Malema Condemns DA's Role and Defiance in GovernmentMalema urges DA to quit the unity government after Ramaphosa dismissed deputy minister Whitfield for unauthorized travel.
Key FactsJun 30, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- Julius Malema insists the DA should leave the coalition if it disagrees with President Ramaphosa's leadership.
- Following Whitfield's removal, the DA withdrew from national talks and threatened a no-confidence motion against Ramaphosa.
- Whitfield was fired due to an unauthorized overseas trip, violating required presidential permissions.
- Malema stresses the DA must accept government decisions since it willingly joined the unity government.
They have no reason to complain, they decided to be part of this mess.— Julius Malema on the DA's threats to Ramaphosa.
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