Malema Pledges Houses for Families of Fallen EFF Members in Touching Funeral Tribute
In a powerful gesture of remembrance and solidarity, EFF leader Julius Malema has announced that the party will build a house for each of the ten families who lost loved ones in last week’s tragic bus crash in KwaZulu-Natal.
Malema made the announcement during a mass funeral held in Vryheid on Saturday, June 22, 2025, where seven of the victims were laid to rest. The crowd, already moved by the gravity of the loss, erupted into applause as Malema committed to honoring the lives of the deceased not only with words — but with action.
“These were loyal fighters who believed in the cause of economic freedom,” Malema said. “We cannot bring them back, but we can ensure their families live with dignity. Each of their homes will be a monument to their sacrifice and their belief in a better South Africa.”
The victims, all members of the EFF, were traveling back from a party event when their bus overturned near Ulundi, claiming ten lives and injuring several others. The tragedy has sent shockwaves through the province and across the political landscape.
Malema’s promise goes beyond a symbolic tribute — it’s a deeply practical intervention aimed at easing the burden of grief with lasting impact. The housing pledge is expected to be implemented in the coming months, with EFF-aligned development teams already said to be assessing the families’ locations and needs.
Political analysts see this move as both compassionate and strategic. “Malema is blending party loyalty with tangible community support,” one analyst noted. “It sends a clear message — the EFF takes care of its own.”
As the funeral proceedings unfolded, with emotional tributes and songs echoing across the Vryheid cemetery, Malema’s announcement stood out as a beacon of hope amidst the mourning. For the grieving families, these future homes will be more than bricks and mortar — they will be a legacy of love, remembrance, and the promise that their sacrifice will never be forgotten.
