Although the ANC’s position as the governing party appears precarious, the possibility of it retaining a majority and still having significant clout must not be dismissed, say analysts
The spectre of an ANC-EFF tie-up has been used to forewarn of massive economic destruction. But none of the other options are damage-free
The political strategy of the socialist shack dwellers’ movement is grounded in two decades of activism against oppression and for land
The initiative was announced in mayor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza’s maiden state of the city address, in which he also vowed to crack down on crime
The party’s belief that the base pay should be phased out could scupper its coalition prospects
There are good reasons why a social movement would back an opportunistic political party
The EFF member has been ordered by the court to apologise to the Indian community for his comment
The large socialist shack dwellers’ movement, in its bid to oust the ANC, may face the prospect of the Economic Freedom Fighters going into a coalition with the uMkhonto weSizwe party in KwaZulu-Natal
The DG Murray Trust has identified 10 opportunities for change that are directed at breaking the intergenerational poverty and inequality deeply rooted in our country
If the ANC takes a hammering in the elections, we face the dangerous prospect of being led by authoritarian and corrupt leaders like Jacob Zuma and Julius Malema
Deputy Minister Parks Tau reiterated the government’s stance that medical aid tax breaks will be forfeited to fund the proposed universal health care plan
Former EFF provincial leader Jossey Buthane said the top brass were trying to lead via ‘emails and phones’ instead of being on the ground
Many if not most South Africans welcome the decline of electoral support for the ANC. But the alarming reality is that the alternatives could be far worse
Collen Malatji doubles down on call on Gauteng premier to give ANC members work under the Nasi Ispani jobs initiative
South Africa’s political narrative is mired in a swamp of inadequacy and hypocrisy
With the country’s economy on the brink, the ‘Big Three’s’ employment and growth promises hold more weight than ever
Malema sat down with the Mail & Guardian’s Lizeka Tandwa, for a one-on-one interview
But the ANC say it will not allow the EFF to threaten it
The EFF remains erratic in disclosing its own donors
The EFF leader said it was nonsensical to argue that the nationalisation and expropriation of land would repel investors
The energy crisis has worsened SA’s existing economic challenges, prompting ratings agencies, the IMF and SARB to flag load-shedding as a significant barrier to recovery
The elections offer us the choice between the liberal/conservative group that offers no real benefits for the poor and working-class, and a populist, authoritarian form of kleptocratic nationalism
An embarrassing nasal malfunction was not all that should cause Economic Freedom Fighters leader Julius Malema to lose face
The Economic Freedom Fighters argues that implemented to its fullest, it’s plan would restructure the entire landscape of the country
Julius Malema is allegedly disappointed with the party’s leaders including deputy president Floyd Shivambu and Marshall Dlamini after its manifesto launch
While the IRR report tore into the Economic Freedom Fighters’ key principles, author Ivo Vegter also said the party had legitimate grievances
The national chairperson has called on EFF delegates to nominate hard workers for party posts at the December elective conference
Some believe the Red Berets could pull the government too far to the left, but its lack of ideological clarity suggests otherwise
Malema said they will emulate countries that have success in providing electricity to fix the power problems South Africa has
The poll also suggest the ANC could drop below 50%, requiring it to form a coalition to govern the country
Floyd Shivambu and Marshall Dlamini are also among the senior members who will not be able to attend, the result of their storming the stage at SONA 2023
The Economic Freedom Fighters wants the court to declare the powers, privileges and immunities rules of parliament as well as the Provincial Legislatures Act unconstitutional