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Economic Freedom Fighters

Molefe won’t get to duck DA and EFF as he fights for his job
Article
/ 27 June 2017

Molefe won’t get to duck DA and EFF as he fights for his job

Former Eskom chief executive Brian Molefe on Tuesday lost his bid to have the DA and EFF excluded from his Labour Court case to get his job back.

By Phillip De Wet
Julius Malema and the art of electioneering
Article
/ 25 June 2017

Julius Malema and the art of electioneering

In the last four years, the Economic Freedom Fighters have shown exceptional political acumen in capitalising on civil unrest.

By Peter Rothpletz
Malema targets ANC, Zuma and white capital in Youth Day speech
Article
/ 16 June 2017

Malema targets ANC, Zuma and white capital in Youth Day speech

As Malema spoke, a pair of makeshift coffins were passed through the Boipatong crowd. One read "Rest in Pain Zuma"

By Peter Rothpletz
Malema may thaw on Zille issue after ‘rare’ apology
Article
/ 15 June 2017

Malema may thaw on Zille issue after ‘rare’ apology

EFF had threatened to break with the DA in coalition metros unless Zille was fired

By Dineo Bendile
Mogale City without a mayor as opposition parties vow to make it ‘ungovernable’
Article
/ 7 June 2017

Mogale City without a mayor as opposition parties vow to make it ‘ungovernable’

The city remains without a mayor after the council vehemently rejected the speaker’s calls to nominate a new mayor.

By Given Sigauqwe
​Campus politics signals a jump to the left, say student leaders
Article
/ 2 May 2017

​Campus politics signals a jump to the left, say student leaders

The Economic Freedom Fighters and Pan Africanist movement dominate Cape university SRCs.

By Given Sigauqwe
Zuma hosts Emir of Qatar under cover of darkness for fear of protest embarrassment
Article
/ 11 April 2017

Zuma hosts Emir of Qatar under cover of darkness for fear of protest embarrassment

The Presidency in an unprecedented move, is hosting a state visit at night to avoid protest gaffes

By Staff Reporter
EFF and others schedule #ZumaMustFall 2.0 for president’s birthday
Article
/ 11 April 2017

EFF and others schedule #ZumaMustFall 2.0 for president’s birthday

The EFF said it will march to tell Zuma that the party is not happy that he is alive or president of the country.

By Thabo Twala
Opposition parties: Zuma or South Africa. The two cannot co-exist
Article
/ 4 April 2017

Opposition parties: Zuma or South Africa. The two cannot co-exist

Just hours after the opposition parties’ meeting, Standard & Poor’s made its credit downgrade.

By Given Sigauqwe
​The EFF’s wrecking ball politics is fascist rather than left
Article
/ 4 April 2017

​The EFF’s wrecking ball politics is fascist rather than left

People must choose: solve problems through democratic dialogue or intolerant violence, writes Vishwas Satgar.

By Vishwas Satgar
President Jacob Zuma has fired finance minister Pravin Gordhan
Article
/ 30 March 2017

President Jacob Zuma has fired finance minister Pravin Gordhan

The president contacted affected cabinet ministers individually ahead of the formal announcement

By Staff Reporter
Unrepentant Zille dismisses ‘tsunami’ over her ‘statement of fact’ on colonialism
Article
/ 28 March 2017

Unrepentant Zille dismisses ‘tsunami’ over her ‘statement of fact’ on colonialism

On Tuesday, the premier bemoaned the reaction to "her statement of fact".

By Thulani Gqirana
Nationalisation will be the key pawn in this year’s game of politics
Article
/ 21 February 2017

Nationalisation will be the key pawn in this year’s game of politics

Nationalisation would leave people at the mercy of a government that has already proven to be self-serving and intent on growing personal wealth.

By Given Sigauqwe
How fake news works as political machinery to tarnish the integrity of journalists
Article
/ 15 February 2017

How fake news works as political machinery to tarnish the integrity of journalists

The world is deep in the throes of a disinformation era through fake news, alternative facts and post truth.

By Glenda Daniels
New coalition governments to be put to the test
Article
/ 19 January 2017

New coalition governments to be put to the test

The partnerships in municipalities will be tested as the parties decide on budgets and priorities

By Dineo Bendile
Parliament 2016: Same politics, different brawls, new slogans and interesting insults
Article
/ 31 December 2016

Parliament 2016: Same politics, different brawls, new slogans and interesting insults

Another year of brawls, slogans, insults and old politics which dominated Parliament.

By Thulani Gqirana
EFF says ‘entire Eskom board must go’
Article
/ 12 November 2016

EFF says ‘entire Eskom board must go’

"Suffice to say, if they do not, the EFF will make sure that Parliament dissolves them as soon as possible," said Mbuyiseni Ndlozi.

By Staff Reporter
EFF marches to Union Buildings, demanding President Zuma’s resignation
Article
/ 2 November 2016

EFF marches to Union Buildings, demanding President Zuma’s resignation

The party’s leader, Julius Malema, had earlier addressed thousands of supporters as they stood in Church Square in Tshwane.

By Raeesa Pather
​EFF blasts KZN ‘rebels, hellbent on destabilising the party’
Article
/ 26 September 2016

​EFF blasts KZN ‘rebels, hellbent on destabilising the party’

But the disgruntled members say they will fight to get rid of Floyd Shivambu and other leaders, and remain in the party.

By Govan Whittles
Tumultuous times for South Africa as it enters the era of coalition politics
Analysis
/ 24 August 2016

Tumultuous times for South Africa as it enters the era of coalition politics

South Africa is in a tryst with tumultuous times as coalitions take shape to unlock hung municipalities following the 2016 local government elections.

By Mashupye Herbert Maserumule
Bumpy political ride ahead: What the EFF’s coalition refusal means for South Africa
Analysis
/ 22 August 2016

Bumpy political ride ahead: What the EFF’s coalition refusal means for South Africa

The EFF is sending a strong message to South Africans that it wants to be known as the only political home for radical change.

By Staff Reporter
Editorial: Juju may have played into stereotypes before but he has the last laugh now
Article
/ 19 August 2016

Editorial: Juju may have played into stereotypes before but he has the last laugh now

The ANC has reason to be worried as opposition party leader Julius Malema and the EFF begin to show maturity and seriousness.

By Editorial
EFF must buddy up with the ANC if it is to make strides towards policy change
Analysis
/ 19 August 2016

EFF must buddy up with the ANC if it is to make strides towards policy change

National policy issues can now take centre stage, but sacrfices will have to be made in order to achieve them

By Comment Author
Malema says the EFF won’t form coalitions, but will support DA in hung metros
Article
/ 17 August 2016

Malema says the EFF won’t form coalitions, but will support DA in hung metros

The EFF’s commander-in-chief made it clear that neutrality is not an option and will thus back the DA in the major hung metros.

By Luke Feltham
EFF leads Marikana trust donations with R1-million contribution
Article
/ 17 August 2016

EFF leads Marikana trust donations with R1-million contribution

Mmusi Maimane and UDM leader Bantu Holomisa also each donated R50 000 of their own personal funds to the trust.

By News 24
Julius Malema: The ANC will never govern the Rustenburg municipality again
Article
/ 16 August 2016

Julius Malema: The ANC will never govern the Rustenburg municipality again

The EFF leader said they would provide jobs and good service delivery as he introduced the party’s new councillor in Marikana.

By Lizeka Tandwa
Will DA, EFF side against a common enemy? Questions remain as coalition talks begin
Article
/ 8 August 2016

Will DA, EFF side against a common enemy? Questions remain as coalition talks begin

The Democratic Alliance and ANC are set to begin the horse-trading in the municipalities and metros that failed to produce an outright majority.

By Matuma Letsoalo Author
WATCH: Malema defends EFF deputy over ANN7 ‘Gupta agent’ remarks
Article
/ 5 August 2016

WATCH: Malema defends EFF deputy over ANN7 ‘Gupta agent’ remarks

Economic Freedom Fighters commander-in-chief says news channel ‘promotes racketeering and fraud’.

By Staff Reporter
Activists say women were assaulted by Marikana police for protesting for jobs
Article
/ 2 August 2016

Activists say women were assaulted by Marikana police for protesting for jobs

Several women who participated in protests for jobs last Thursday say members of the Marikana SAPS assaulted them before arresting them.

By Raeesa Pather
Local government elections: The private party the youth weren’t invited to
Article
/ 2 August 2016

Local government elections: The private party the youth weren’t invited to

With just two days left before the local government elections, I haven’t as yet decided where I will place my ‘X’ on the ballot paper.

By Ofentse Mboweni
‘Give us five years, SA’: Malema delivers powerful speech in last elections push
Article
/ 1 August 2016

‘Give us five years, SA’: Malema delivers powerful speech in last elections push

Malema was greeted by cheering crowds inside the stadium comprising of both youth and the elderly.

By News 24
EFF ‘disgusted’ by decision to reinstate Marius Fransman as Western Cape ANC leader
Article
/ 22 July 2016

EFF ‘disgusted’ by decision to reinstate Marius Fransman as Western Cape ANC leader

​The EFF is ‘disgusted’ by the decision to reinstate Marius Fransman as party leader in the Western Cape, spokesperson Mbuyiseni Ndlozi said.

By News 24
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