MALEMA ON HOW THE WEST BLOCKS SOUTH AFRICA INDUSTRIALISATION

Every year, tens of thousands of Africans undertake dangerous journeys to migrate from the continent to other lands, hoping to find 'greener pastures.'

Many die during these journeys, and those who make it to their destinations soon realise that the other side is nothing as they imagined. Aside from the alienation of being one of a few in a new land, many Africans are subjected to r*cism and harassment by right-wing elements who claim newcomers are taking their jobs.

However, many don't acknowledge that the West exploiting the continent for centuries has created the conditions that lead people to leave Africa. 

In this 2024 clip with the South African Broadcasting Corporation (@sabcnews on X), South African politician Julius Malema (@Julius_S_Malema on X) used his country as an example, explaining how the West coerces African countries into exporting raw materials to the Global North instead of manufacturing finished products on the continent.

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) (@EFFSouthAfrica on X) president argued that if South Africa and other African states were processing their natural resources instead of exporting them in raw form, they would be able to create more jobs for the continent's youth.

Video credit: @sabcnews (X)ens