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Aunty Pat is finally ‘free’ – but is that freedom with an EFF?

As Patricia de Lille resigned, probably definitely for realsies, many were urging her to join the EFF or to revive the Independent Democrats.

Tom Eaton

Tom Eaton

Columnist

EFF leader Julius Malema embraces Cape Town Mayor Patricia de Lille at the EFF's memorial service for Winnie Madikizela-Mandela.
EFF leader Julius Malema embraces Cape Town Mayor Patricia de Lille at the EFF's memorial service for Winnie Madikizela-Mandela. (Twitter/ #RIPWinnieMandela, @EFFSouthAfrica)

As Patricia de Lille resigned, probably definitely for realsies, many were urging her to join the EFF or to revive the Independent Democrats.

To be fair, donning a red beret and calling for economic collapse in our lifetime wouldn’t be too big a leap for De Lille.

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