'We want people to remember these heroes' - Malema on Tembisa victims

21 June 2016 - 15:32 By Pertunia Mafokwane

Economic Freedom Fighters leader Julius Malema has promised to build new houses for families of two men who died after being attacked at a hostel in Tembisa‚ during a visit on Tuesday.Tsietsi Mothibe‚ 56‚ and Kenny Matjamane died in hospital a few weeks after being attacked while campaigning for the party. Mothibe was in ICU for several weeks while Matjamane was left in a coma for over a month.About 40 EFF members were injured after being ambushed‚ while campaigning at Sethokga Hostel on the East Rand on May 15.EFF supporters were also beaten up on April 18. Six people were injured.Malema said they would build the victims' houses after the elections."We want to show our soldiers respect by building their families decent homes. We want people to remember that heroes once lived in these homes‚" he said.Malema also visited the hostel where the incident happened...

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