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In photos: Rallying for Malema

In photos: Rallying for Malema

Before Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema appears in the Polokwane High Court on Tuesday on charges of fraud, money laundering and racketeering related to a Limpopo roads tender, supporters held a night vigil to rally for their leader. GREG NICOLSON was there.

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An EFF supporter dances in the headlights of a car outside Polokwane’s Nirvana Hall. (Greg Nicolson)

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About 500 EFF supporters arrived at the vigil. Some listened to speeches from EFF leaders. Others continued to dance, sing and drink in the streets. (Greg Nicolson)

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Buses came from across the province. Members expressed their anger with the ANC and claimed the charges against Malema are politically motivated. (Greg Nicolson)

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An EFF supporter leaves a bus. Some of those who came to the Polokwane hall said they had to attend work or school the next day after staying up all night. (Greg Nicolson)

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EFF supporters sing in front of a TV camera. (Greg Nicolson)

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EFF members listen to messages of support for Malema, who himself was not at the event on Monday night. (Greg Nicolson)

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“ZUMA ‘Pay back the money’” stickers hold cables in place at the EFF event. (Greg Nicolson)

Main photo: The supporters will march to the Polokwane High Court on Tuesday morning. Security was already being established around the court on Monday evening. (Greg Nicolson)

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