Want to create an interactive transcript for this episode?
Podcast: First Take SA
Episode: King Buyelekhaya Dalindyebo Removed from EFF Following Israel Trip and Pro-Israel Remarks
Description: AbaThembu King Buyelekhaya Dalindyebo has lost his membership with the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) after visiting Israel and expressing support for the country's actions in Gaza. EFF leader Julius Malema says the King's actions went against the party's stance on Israel but emphasizes that this won't affect the party's relationship with the royal family and the AbaThembu people. The King's trip to Israel has sparked debate about traditional leaders' involvement in politics, with some questioning whether they should be part of political parties. Elvis Presslin spoke to Contralesa President Kgosi Mathupa Mokoena