EFF slams Apartheid-Like conditions in Limpopo farms

SEKHUKHUNE – A shocking revelation of apartheid-like conditions in Limpopo farms has been exposed by EFF Councillor in Sekhukhune District Municipality (SDM), Ali Maloba, who claims that farm workers in the region are being physically abused and harassed by white farmers.

Maloba stated that farm workers in areas such as Groblersdal, Loskop, Marble Hall, Bela Bela, Louistrichard, Mokopane, and Nylstroom are subjected to racist treatment, including the use of the K-word.

He alleged that white farmers are 100% racist and only care about profit and slavery.

“The use of the K-word in the farms is normal. Farm workers continue to experience apartheid after democracy,” Maloba said.

He added that cases referred to the Human Rights Commission always favour the racist farmers because they have capital and are defended by some of white favoured lobby groups in court.

Maloba also criticized the lack of transformation in Sekhukhune District, saying that the legacies of apartheid are still conserved in the area. He questioned why towns like Groblersdal, named after apartheid heroes, have not been renamed.

“The history of apartheid in Groblersdal is part of the broader system of racial segregation in South Africa,” he said.

Maloba stated that the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) would continue to fight racism in the farms and workplaces.

“We still have a long way to go. In actual sense, Groblersdal, Marble Hall, and Loskop should be declared racist small towns,” Maloba said.

The EFF has vowed to support farm workers in their fight against racism and has called for the district to be placed under administration to address the issue.