She stated that the IEC would only postpone elections if Covid becomes rampant and out-of-control.

Zilles tweet was prompted by a rally EFF leaderJulius Malemahosted in commemoration of Youth Day, 16 June.

Malema stated that to only complain was useless.

Helen Zille, EFF, Covid-19, Youth Day, protest, rally, Uitsig High School

Helen Zille has lashed out at Julius Malema over his decision to hold a political rally on Youth Day that was attended by more than 100 people. Source: Rodger Bosch, Laird Forbes / Getty ImagesSource: Getty Images

South Africans had a few mixed reactions to Zille’s tweet.

The event went against Covid regulations that stipulate a maximum of 100 people for outdoor events.

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Lebogang Mashego (Current Affairs HOD)Lebogang Mashego runs the Current Affairs desk.

She joined the Briefly News team in 2021.

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