The Economic Freedom Fighter (EFF) leader Julius Malema slammed the announcement by Miniser Zweli Mkhize to allow walking dogs during the 21 days lockdown in South Africa.

The Health Minister said South Africans will be allowed to walk dogs, buy groceries during lockdown provided they are not crowded in one place.

Mkhize announced on Wednesday as part of the guidelines that should be followed once the country hit the lockdown on Thursday midnight.

Taking it to Twitter, Julius Malema dismissed the announcement as rubbish and one that cannot be tolerated.

”I hear some people will be allowed to walk dogs; just don’t try us, please. We support the government’s intervention, but rubbish won’t be tolerated.” the EFF leader tweeted.

The Red Berets have since calmed in recent days with more party statements clearly supporting the president moves.

Malema also tweeted the president after the announcement of lockdown on Monday evening assuring him that he supports and understand the measures.