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​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
[Archives] How do we impeach a president?
Analysis
/ 31 March 2017

[Archives] How do we impeach a president?

Impeachments and votes of no confidence are more about politics than law.

By Franny Rabkin
ANC will solve land redistribution problem, Ramaphosa tells EFF MPs
Article
/ 9 March 2017

ANC will solve land redistribution problem, Ramaphosa tells EFF MPs

The deputy president said the Economic Freedom Fighters do not have a monopoly on the land redistribution question.

By Paul Herman
Bonginkosi Khanyile determined to carry on with struggle for free education
Article
/ 2 March 2017

Bonginkosi Khanyile determined to carry on with struggle for free education

The Fees Must Fall activist was finally granted R250 bail on Wednesday and released from Durban’s Westville Prison on Thursday.

By Staff Reporter
EFF supporters protest against ‘student victimisation’ at Khanyile bail hearing
Article
/ 1 March 2017

EFF supporters protest against ‘student victimisation’ at Khanyile bail hearing

The Fees Must Fall activist was granted bail on Wednesday after being held in custody since September 27.

By Staff Reporter
​Jerry Springer-esque Parliament standoffs essential in strengthening democracy
Article
/ 13 February 2017

​Jerry Springer-esque Parliament standoffs essential in strengthening democracy

While the brawls can’t be condoned, they are a perfect indication of the multiplicity of views that exist in our Parliament.

By Given Sigauqwe
EFF mulls action on fake posters
Article
/ 27 January 2017

EFF mulls action on fake posters

Suddenly the debate is no longer about “fake news”, the territory of underdogs and shadowy figures, but about the stock in trade of rulers: propaganda

By Given Sigauqwe, Raeesa Pather and Govan Whittles
Blade Nzimande: EFF, academics are using #FeesMustFall protests for their own ends
Article
/ 26 January 2017

Blade Nzimande: EFF, academics are using #FeesMustFall protests for their own ends

The higher education minister added that some political parties see the protests as an opportunity to revive themselves.

By Jenni Evans
#PaidTwitter: IEC responds to alleged ANC ‘war room’ electoral code breaches
Article
/ 25 January 2017

#PaidTwitter: IEC responds to alleged ANC ‘war room’ electoral code breaches

The Independent Electoral Commission says legal processes should be concluded before any judgment is cast.

By Staff Reporter
Julius Malema: We regret supporting Busisiwe Mkhwebane
Article
/ 23 January 2017

Julius Malema: We regret supporting Busisiwe Mkhwebane

The Economic Freedom Fighters leader expressed his lack of confidence in the public protector during a media briefing on Monday.

By Tshidi Madia
President Zuma: Judiciary must be supported in doing its work
Article
/ 10 December 2016

President Zuma: Judiciary must be supported in doing its work

The president spoke about the Constitution’s history and role, adding that it stipulated the separation of powers.

By Tshidi Madia
WATCH LIVE: EFF holds memorial service for Fidel Castro
Article
/ 1 December 2016

WATCH LIVE: EFF holds memorial service for Fidel Castro

The Cuban Revolution icon died on November 25.

By Staff Reporter
Dlamini says he was taken to Alex police station, but there’s no record of him there
Article
/ 16 November 2016

Dlamini says he was taken to Alex police station, but there’s no record of him there

The story echoes Dlamini’s first arrest, where police officers took him from his residence in the early hours of the morning.

By Raeesa Pather
Malema tells EFF supporters to seize white-owned land, defying court
Article
/ 14 November 2016

Malema tells EFF supporters to seize white-owned land, defying court

The EFF leader appeared in the Bloemfontein Magistrate’s Court to face charges of inciting his supporters to take over land in 2014.

By James Macharia
Malema defiant after court appearance: ‘We will take our land, no matter how’
Article
/ 7 November 2016

Malema defiant after court appearance: ‘We will take our land, no matter how’

Malema was addressing thousands of supporters outside the Newcastle Magistrate’s Court on Monday.

By Tshidi Madia
November 2 mass protest to continue as planned because ‘it’s not about Gordhan’
Article
/ 31 October 2016

November 2 mass protest to continue as planned because ‘it’s not about Gordhan’

Two approved marches organised by the Democratic Alliance and the Economic Freedom Fighters are set to take place undeterred on Wednesday.

By Raeesa Pather
Students demand Jacob Zuma’s commitment
Article
/ 14 October 2016

Students demand Jacob Zuma’s commitment

Student unions have rejected the ministerial task team, saying they want to speak to the president.

By Prega Govender
EFF calls eNCA’s ‘ANC merger’ report malicious and sensationalist
Article
/ 6 October 2016

EFF calls eNCA’s ‘ANC merger’ report malicious and sensationalist

EFF spokesperson Fana Mokoena on Wednesday said the report was a ‘distortion of the truth’.

By Paul Herman
​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
The EFF vows to ground Myeni without the help of law enforcement agencies captured by Zuma
Article
/ 16 September 2016

The EFF vows to ground Myeni without the help of law enforcement agencies captured by Zuma

The Economic Freedom Fighters say they will expose deals that reportedly enriched her

By Govan Whittles
EFF’s Fana Mokoena calls out Pretoria Girls High for ‘suppressing blackness’
Article
/ 29 August 2016

EFF’s Fana Mokoena calls out Pretoria Girls High for ‘suppressing blackness’

The party’s acting national spokesperson, Fana Mokoena, says a ‘white minority culture’ is dictating how black people should behave.

By Thulani Gqirana
‘Eff Die Stem’ and other ways the EFF and DA could have reached a compromise
Article
/ 24 August 2016

‘Eff Die Stem’ and other ways the EFF and DA could have reached a compromise

The political marriage between the Blues and the Red Berets is not happening, because the dowry each is offering is not what the other wanted.

By Staff Reporter
Opposition parties react with shock as ANC retains control of Rustenburg
Article
/ 19 August 2016

Opposition parties react with shock as ANC retains control of Rustenburg

EFF councillors walked out of the council sitting shortly after the results were announced.

By Lizeka Tandwa
ANC sells its lies – to itself – that voter trust has never really been lost
Article
/ 19 August 2016

ANC sells its lies – to itself – that voter trust has never really been lost

Its mistakes quickly forgotten, the ruling party reasons that those who didn’t vote do support the ANC after all.

By Matuma Letsoalo Author, Athandiwe Saba and Phillip De Wet
​The ANC has a lot to learn from the EFF and the DA, which are the future
Analysis
/ 18 August 2016

​The ANC has a lot to learn from the EFF and the DA, which are the future

Coalitions should mean that the skills and expertise of a broad spectrum of people, regardless of political affiliation, will be called upon.

By Comment Author
EFF strikes a deal with the DA: Here is how Johannesburg  will look
Article
/ 17 August 2016

EFF strikes a deal with the DA: Here is how Johannesburg will look

The Democratic Alliance is set to get the backing of the Economic Freedom Fighters through a mysterious pact the two political parties agreed to.

By Raeesa Pather
Local government elections: This is what we know about coalitions so far
Article
/ 16 August 2016

Local government elections: This is what we know about coalitions so far

Citizens of Nelson Mandela Bay, Tshwane and Johannesburg will have to wait a few more hours to see who their mayors will be.

By Raeesa Pather
Is City Sun spreading ANC propaganda? Here is what we know so far
Article
/ 12 August 2016

Is City Sun spreading ANC propaganda? Here is what we know so far

Headlines, blurbs and even a news ticker make the clickbait-filled site seem genuine, but the bias is clear.

By Raeesa Pather
​The EFF must shun the DA and hop into bed with the ANC to press for policy change
Analysis
/ 12 August 2016

​The EFF must shun the DA and hop into bed with the ANC to press for policy change

‘The result shows that the main opposition parties were put in the pound seats by the ANC voters who didn’t show up on election day.’

By Comment Author
[Archives] Four women, the president and the protest that shook the results ceremony
Article
/ 6 August 2016

[Archives] Four women, the president and the protest that shook the results ceremony

Placards making reference to Jacob Zuma’s 2006 rape case overshadow ANC leader’s speech.

By Raeesa Pather
#LGE2016: DA wins Tshwane after emerging as the largest party in the city
Article
/ 6 August 2016

#LGE2016: DA wins Tshwane after emerging as the largest party in the city

Failure to reach 50% of the vote means they will need a coalition to govern the capital.

By Staff Reporter
The Kingmaker: Malema holds the balance of power as race drives parties to coalitions
Article
/ 5 August 2016

The Kingmaker: Malema holds the balance of power as race drives parties to coalitions

The upstart who could be the kingmaker is in big demand, but coalitions present serious problems.

By Matuma Letsoalo Author, Phillip De Wet and Govan Whittles
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