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Economic Freedom Fighters

Juju’s party rolls into town and the poor are elated
Article
/ 17 October 2013

Juju’s party rolls into town and the poor are elated

Much of the EFF’s campaign culture seems to be borrowed from the ANC; displays of ostentation, for one, and the prominence of a figurehead.

By Kwanele Sosibo
Wasp tell Juju to buzz off as talks fail
Article
/ 17 October 2013

Wasp tell Juju to buzz off as talks fail

An alliance is off after the Workers and Socialist Party spurns Julius Malema’s all-or-nothing offer.

By Kwanele Sosibo
Manhunt on for Diepsloot toddler killer
Article
/ 16 October 2013

Manhunt on for Diepsloot toddler killer

Police are on the hunt for a man believed to be behind the killings in Diepsloot.

By Sapa
Malema’s visit to Vaal students leaves much to be desired
Article
/ 16 October 2013

Malema’s visit to Vaal students leaves much to be desired

Students have responded with mixed reactions to an address by EFF leader Julius Malema at the Vaal University of Technology.

By Genevieve Quintal
EFF: White people must learn to share
Article
/ 15 October 2013

EFF: White people must learn to share

The EFF is not a racist organisation, but white people must learn to share, says party leader Julius Malema.

By Sapa
EFF ‘disappointed’ with supporters’ racist placards
Article
/ 15 October 2013

EFF ‘disappointed’ with supporters’ racist placards

The Economic Freedom Fighters says it was dismayed to learn that some supporters displayed posters with racist messages at its launch in Marikana.

By Sapa
Malema: We are fighting to govern
Videos
/ 14 October 2013

Malema: We are fighting to govern

Julius Malema drew an impressive crowd to the EFF’s launch rally – even though his speech was mostly predictable. But who supports him, and why?

By Staff Reporter
UDM and EFF: Why is Holomisa so cosy with Malema?
Article
/ 14 October 2013

UDM and EFF: Why is Holomisa so cosy with Malema?

The presence of the UDM leader at the EFF’s launch has piqued the interests of many. Is a possible coalition between the parties on the cards?

By Kwanele Sosibo
M&G Newsroom: The EFF lifts off
Article
/ 14 October 2013

M&G Newsroom: The EFF lifts off

The EFF’s launch, SA’s major nuke programme, Red October and Rihanna are up on M&G Newsroom from 1pm to 2pm with Deshnee Subramany and Sarah Evans.

By Staff Reporter
Malema on EFF: Today we give birth to a giant
Podcasts
/ 14 October 2013

Malema on EFF: Today we give birth to a giant

Listen to EFF leader Julius Malema’s full speech, which he delivered at Marikana during the official launch of the political party.

By Staff Reporter
EFF launch: Malema apologises for backing Zuma
Article
/ 13 October 2013

EFF launch: Malema apologises for backing Zuma

EFF leader Julius Malema has said sorry for once backing President Jacob Zuma – who he described as a singer who was neither a thinker nor reader.

By Kwanele Sosibo
EFF launch: Malema, Shivambu, Holomisa celebrate ‘birth of a new baby’
Article
/ 13 October 2013

EFF launch: Malema, Shivambu, Holomisa celebrate ‘birth of a new baby’

Ushered in by eight motor bikers, Julius Malema and Floyd Shivambu have arrived at the Marikana koppies where supporters celebrate the party’s launch.

By Kwanele Sosibo and Sapa
Malema confident he’ll pass his toughest test yet
Article
/ 11 October 2013

Malema confident he’ll pass his toughest test yet

Julius Malema speaks to the Mail & Guardian ahead of the official launch of the Economic Freedom Fighters in Marikana.

By Kwanele Sosibo
Malema gives ANC the jitters
Article
/ 11 October 2013

Malema gives ANC the jitters

The ruling party seems to be taking Economic Freedom Fighters leader’s claims of huge support among the youth seriously.

By Rapule Tabane
EFF straightens out its mines nationalisation policy
Article
/ 9 October 2013

EFF straightens out its mines nationalisation policy

During the build-up to its launch, the EFF has announced it will look into the partial nationalisation of mines if it becomes SA’s next ruling party.

By Kwanele Sosibo
EFF vows to fight ANC’s ‘mafia tactics’
Article
/ 7 October 2013

EFF vows to fight ANC’s ‘mafia tactics’

After receiving its registration certificate from the IEC, the EFF announced it will not be intimidated by other political parties.

By Sapa
Malema assures whites land grabbing will be a ‘peaceful process’
Article
/ 26 September 2013

Malema assures whites land grabbing will be a ‘peaceful process’

EFF leader Julius Malema has sought to assure white people that genocide would not be committed if land grabbing did take place in South Africa.

By Staff Reporter
Agang SA ‘promised payments’ to EFF members
Article
/ 25 September 2013

Agang SA ‘promised payments’ to EFF members

The Economic Freedom Fighters claims Agang SA has lured its members to defect after Agang welcomed more than 100 former EFF members.

By Sapa
Malema calls ANC government worse than apartheid
Article
/ 21 September 2013

Malema calls ANC government worse than apartheid

EFF founder Julius Malema has slammed the ANC, saying black people will never own land as long as the party is in charge.

By Sapa
EFF makes preference known at Tlokwe by-elections
Article
/ 18 September 2013

EFF makes preference known at Tlokwe by-elections

As Tlokwe residents elect three new municipal councillors, EFF members have focused on the two wards contested by independent candidates.

By Mmanaledi Mataboge
EFF to launch communism workshops
Article
/ 17 September 2013

EFF to launch communism workshops

The Economic Freedom Fighters plan to launch educational workshops that teach governance using the theories of communists such as Marx and Lenin.

By Khuthala Nandipha
Malema and the DA: Marikana politicking ahead of 2014 elections?
Article
/ 17 September 2013

Malema and the DA: Marikana politicking ahead of 2014 elections?

The opposition’s fervent support of the Marikana miners has been read as political opportunism, but civilians behind the campaign seem okay with it.

By Verashni Pillay
Marchers demand state covers Marikana lawyer fees
Article
/ 12 September 2013

Marchers demand state covers Marikana lawyer fees

Protesters marched on the Union Buildings in Pretoria to present the government with their demands for better legal representation.

By Sipho Kings
EFF backs Marikana march for state funds
Article
/ 10 September 2013

EFF backs Marikana march for state funds

The Economic Freedom Fighters has expressed its support of a march to appeal for legal funding by surviving Marikana miners and their families.

By Staff Reporter and Sapa
Up in alms: Malema finds Jesus in Lagos
Article
/ 6 September 2013

Up in alms: Malema finds Jesus in Lagos

Uncharitable wags are suggesting that behind Julius Malema’s epistemological conversion lies the lure of lucre.

By Verashni Pillay
It’s official: Malema’s EFF is a political party
Article
/ 5 September 2013

It’s official: Malema’s EFF is a political party

Julius Malema’s Economic Freedom Fighters got the nod from the Independent Electoral Commission and can officially be called a political party.

By Verashni Pillay
It’s game over, Julius
Analysis
/ 23 August 2013

It’s game over, Julius

For all his imagined good intentions, Julius Malema is a political predator we could do without in our torched landscape, writes Adrian Ephraim.

By Adrian Ephraim
Kenny Kunene ditches EFF’s leadership
Article
/ 21 August 2013

Kenny Kunene ditches EFF’s leadership

Kenny Kunene has resigned from the EFF’s leadership before its revolution had a chance to take off, but the party says he’s still a member.

By Staff Reporter
EFF delays Marikana party launch
Article
/ 19 August 2013

EFF delays Marikana party launch

The Economic Freedom Fighters is postponing its planned official launch in Marikana in the North West this weekend, it said.

By Sapa
Zuma and Lonmin have blood on their hands, says Malema
Article
/ 16 August 2013

Zuma and Lonmin have blood on their hands, says Malema

EFF commander in chief Julius Malema said Lonmin and the ANC government butchered people on August 16 and should be reminded of that.

By Kwanele Sosibo
EFF warns of ANC, Cosatu factions
Article
/ 15 August 2013

EFF warns of ANC, Cosatu factions

The Economic Freedom Fighters have warned that all those with a radical agenda will be isolated and portrayed as anti-ANC leading up to the elections.

By Khuthala Nandipha
EFF applies to register as political party
Article
/ 15 August 2013

EFF applies to register as political party

The Economic Freedom Fighters have submitted documents to register as a political party, says the Independent Electoral Commission.

By Sapa
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