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Economic Freedom Fighters

EFF provincial leaders to call for party constitutional change to abolish deputy positions
Politics
/ 5 September 2024

EFF provincial leaders to call for party constitutional change to abolish deputy positions

The Economic Freedom Fighters provincial leaders are advocating for the removal of deputy positions, potentially sidelining Mbuyiseni Ndlozi and Poppy Mailola

By Mandisa Nyathi
ANC’s Bheki Mtolo apologises about Nehawu slur, alliance partners paper over GNU cracks
Politics
/ 2 September 2024

ANC’s Bheki Mtolo apologises about Nehawu slur, alliance partners paper over GNU cracks

Fikile Mbalula said differing views about unity government members were fine, but ‘personal attacks and labelling’ were not

By Paddy Harper
EFF on alert against infiltration by MK party
Politics
/ 30 August 2024

EFF on alert against infiltration by MK party

The Economic Freedom Fighters once used the same tactic against the ANC after Julius Malema and Floyd Shivambu left the party

By Mandisa Nyathi
Ramaphosa asks justice minister for report on VBS allegations
Politics
/ 28 August 2024

Ramaphosa asks justice minister for report on VBS allegations

Thembi Simelane has come under scrutiny for taking a loan from a company embroiled in the scandal that triggered the bank’s collapse

By Emsie Ferreira and Aarti Bhana
EFF’s Mbuyiseni Ndlozi eyes leadership jobs after Shivambu exit
Politics
/ 23 August 2024

EFF’s Mbuyiseni Ndlozi eyes leadership jobs after Shivambu exit

Leaders say despite being ‘embarrassed’ by Julius Malema’s indirect ‘attack’ on him, Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is determined to stay

By Mandisa Nyathi
Editorial | How the EFF has failed us
Editorial
/ 23 August 2024

Editorial | How the EFF has failed us

The party that was marked as the antidote to political stagnancy has become one of its most painful symptoms

By Editorial
Floyd Shivambu appointed national organiser of MK party
Politics
/ 22 August 2024

Floyd Shivambu appointed national organiser of MK party

The former EFF deputy leader has been tasked with restructuring and expanding the party’s influence

By Mandisa Nyathi
Korner Talk: Manyi the political sex worker
Columns
/ 22 August 2024

Korner Talk: Manyi the political sex worker

The former EFF MP’s list of political parties is longer than self-proclaimed prophet Mboro’s dirty nails.

By Khaya Koko
Beware fake information during elections, experts warn
National
/ 21 August 2024

Beware fake information during elections, experts warn

An analysis of fake news on social media platforms during the 2024 elections identified the concerning narrative that undermined the integrity of the Electoral Commission of South Africa

By Lyse Comins
Malema to EFF defectors: “We will not beg anyone to stay, those who want to leave, must leave”
Politics
/ 20 August 2024

Malema to EFF defectors: “We will not beg anyone to stay, those who want to leave, must leave”

The Economic Freedom Fighters leader has reshuffled party roles after his deputy Floyd Shivambu went over to the MK party last week

By Mandisa Nyathi
What does the defection of the EFF’s Shivambu to MK party mean?
Opinion
/ 16 August 2024

What does the defection of the EFF’s Shivambu to MK party mean?

The two parties are part of the ‘progressive caucus’ representing the opposition in the government of national unity

By Khumo Kumalo
‘Undermined’ Floyd Shivambu quits EFF for Jacob Zuma’s MK party
Politics
/ 15 August 2024

‘Undermined’ Floyd Shivambu quits EFF for Jacob Zuma’s MK party

Shivambu has allegedly been looking for a new political home for some time, and is said to have approached the ANC, but was rejected

By Mandisa Nyathi and Lunga Mzangwe
Showdown for EFF secretary general post as supporters lobby for Mbuyiseni Ndlozi
Politics
/ 8 August 2024

Showdown for EFF secretary general post as supporters lobby for Mbuyiseni Ndlozi

Supporters are backing Ndlozi to challenge incumbent Marshall Dlamini as the battle hots up

By Mandisa Nyathi
Ramaphosa: Less bling, more work needed for ANC to survive
Politics
/ 7 August 2024

Ramaphosa: Less bling, more work needed for ANC to survive

The president offered an olive branch to alliance partners to ease tensions over the government of national unity

By Lunga Mzangwe
Malema tightens grip on EFF ahead of December conference
Politics
/ 3 August 2024

Malema tightens grip on EFF ahead of December conference

The Economic Freedom Fighters leader is allegedly purging dissenters, focusing on loyalty to secure his position before elective conference

By Mandisa Nyathi
Mbalula: Democratic Alliance is welcome to leave the GNU
Politics
/ 1 August 2024

Mbalula: Democratic Alliance is welcome to leave the GNU

The ANC secretary general refuted Helen Zille’s claims of an exclusive ANC-DA coalition in the government of national unity

By Mandisa Nyathi
Pretoria girls high: Political parties and reckless media fan the flames
Opinion
/ 31 July 2024

Pretoria girls high: Political parties and reckless media fan the flames

When racism emerges, we must build – not break – our schools

By Nontobeko Hlela
VBS victim: EFF wants stolen land returned but won’t pay back our looted life savings
Politics
/ 29 July 2024

VBS victim: EFF wants stolen land returned but won’t pay back our looted life savings

Victims say ANC is “afraid” to act against implicated MEC Florence Radzilani

By Lunga Mzangwe
Power struggle intensifies ahead of EFF elective conference
Politics
/ 26 July 2024

Power struggle intensifies ahead of EFF elective conference

The Economic Freedom Fighters’ Floyd Shivambu faces a strong challenge from secretary general Marshall Dlamini for the deputy president position

By Mandisa Nyathi
Malema calls Ramaphosa thin-skinned
Politics
/ 23 July 2024

Malema calls Ramaphosa thin-skinned

Unchastened after a rebuke from the president, the EFF leader reiterated his claim that Ramaphosa sold mineworkers down the river

By Emsie Ferreira
Korner Talk: Goodbye to ‘Black John Steenhuisen’ Gwamanda
Columns
/ 23 July 2024

Korner Talk: Goodbye to ‘Black John Steenhuisen’ Gwamanda

The Johannesburg mayor is about to be ditched

By Khaya Koko
Ramaphosa rebukes Malema’s allegations of betrayal during liberation struggle
Politics
/ 22 July 2024

Ramaphosa rebukes Malema’s allegations of betrayal during liberation struggle

The president cautioned the Economic Freedom Fighters leader to play the ball, not the man

By Emsie Ferreira
Fikile Mbalula: Zuma ‘spits’ in the face of South Africa
Politics
/ 20 July 2024

Fikile Mbalula: Zuma ‘spits’ in the face of South Africa

The ANC secretary general has lashed at MK leader Jacob Zuma and the EFF for their attacks on President Cyril Ramaphosa and the ANC in parliament

By Lyse Comins
Hlophe casts Ramaphosa’s unity government as a ‘cruel joke’
Politics
/ 19 July 2024

Hlophe casts Ramaphosa’s unity government as a ‘cruel joke’

The uMkhonto weSizwe party and the Economic Freedom Fighters used the debate on Cyril Ramaphosa’s opening of parliament address to accuse him of ‘selling out to white’ interests

By Emsie Ferreira
EFF to hold crisis meeting over VBS fallout
Politics
/ 19 July 2024

EFF to hold crisis meeting over VBS fallout

The party is leaving the talking up to its former chair and legal adviser, Dali Mpofu

By Mandisa Nyathi, Lunga Mzangwe and Khaya Koko
ActionSA considers backing ANC in Joburg metro over R2.5bn capital expenditure loan
Politics
/ 17 July 2024

ActionSA considers backing ANC in Joburg metro over R2.5bn capital expenditure loan

Mashaba’s party may vote in favour of the loan if the R200 prepaid electricity service charge is scrapped

By Lunga Mzangwe
Realigning the left: Navigating corruption scandals like VBS and building a mass-based movement
Thought Leader
/ 17 July 2024

Realigning the left: Navigating corruption scandals like VBS and building a mass-based movement

The shack dwellers movement, Abahlali baseMjondolo, in a mass meeting recalled and expelled senior members who made a deal with a funeral association linked to Jacob Zuma and VBS Bank

By Imraan Buccus
Korner Talk | EFF must bench Dali Mpofu on VBS
Opinion
/ 15 July 2024

Korner Talk | EFF must bench Dali Mpofu on VBS

The senior counsel capitulated like Courage, the Cowardly Dog during a broadcast interview

By Khaya Koko
The great unplugging: ANC prepares to cut EFF loose in Gauteng metro councils
Politics
/ 12 July 2024

The great unplugging: ANC prepares to cut EFF loose in Gauteng metro councils

Regional leaders want the relationship with the Red Berets to end

By Lunga Mzangwe, Mandisa Nyathi and Paddy Harper
Who is the opposition now?
Politics
/ 11 July 2024

Who is the opposition now?

Rule by coalition government compels parliament to rewrite its rules

By Emsie Ferreira
Gauteng: Five years of coalition confusion
Editorial
/ 5 July 2024

Gauteng: Five years of coalition confusion

Budgets and policy positions look set to be political footballs when support is needed to pass tabled legislature motions

By Editorial
New Gauteng government vulnerable without an outright majority
Politics
/ 4 July 2024

New Gauteng government vulnerable without an outright majority

But there is solace in the fact that the Economic Freedom Fighters and the uMkhonto weSizwe party are unlikely to ever agree with the Democratic Alliance

By Lunga Mzangwe and Mandisa Nyathi
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