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The president of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), Julius Malema, says the Western Cape High Court’s decision to reject his party’s efforts to block the fuel levy price increase will make life even more challenging for South Africans.
On Monday, the court dismissed Malema’s application to halt the fuel levy hike.
Speaking outside Presley Chweneyagae’s home in Pretoria, Malema said the court’s ruling will add to the burdens faced by many South Africans.
“It is not the EFF that got rejected; it is the people of South Africa who lost. The increase in the fuel levy means that everything will become more expensive. Food prices are going to rise. Life is already difficult for our people, and increasing the fuel levy is an additional burden”.
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The EFF President and Commander in Chief @Julius_S_Malema engaging with members of the media following his visit at the late Actor Presley Chweneyagae’s home.
The rejected EFF court application is a loss for the whole of South Africa, not just for us. An increase… pic.twitter.com/NscpVbsu8N
The fuel levy officially increased by 16 cents per litre for petrol and 15 cents per litre for diesel on Wednesday.
Malema said, though their bid was rejected, he’s glad he was able to fight for vulnerable South Africans.
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