The upstart who could be the kingmaker is in big demand, but coalitions present serious problems.
The nation’s oldest candidate was elected; the youngest candidate will have to wait a bit longer.
The EFF’s deputy president says the party would be open to having coalition talks with other opposition parties.
Former presidents and related VIPs are used to try and grab the last few votes after campaigns ended. Well, except for one.
“Stop loving T-shirts more than your own future, your children’s future and the country’s future. They have given you T-shirts from 1994 until now."
From the president labelling independent candidates as ‘witches’ to the Cape Party’s secession plans, its a zany political scene.
It started with a mere complaint about a neighbourhood issue. But it may turn into defamation charges – and some unexpected campaigning for the EFF.
Mthuthuzeli has long pushed for change in his area of the Eastern Cape, but it hasn’t happened, so ‘the comforter’ is going a different route.
Sisonke Jaca is passionate about three things, especially the third: football, dancing and politics. He wants to make a difference to people’s lives.
We don’t have all the answers, unlike other parties, but we do promise to keep the status quo — of bewilderment, bafflement and bemusement.
A new mockumentary featuring SA’s top comic talents is awash with cheeky shots stolen at ANC rallies and even a few choice political cameos.
Economic Freedom Fighters spokesperson Mbuyiseni Ndlozi says the ruling party is involved in a campaign to disrupt their activities.
‘Mother of EFF’ accuses parliamentary security guards of continuous sexual harassment.
This series of articles looks at the dedicated volunteers who take the message of their political parties to the people. This week: the EFF.
After causing chaos in Parliament on various occasions, the EFF members have been requested by the Democratic Alliance to pay.
The DA already rules out the possibility of a coalition with the EFF due to “different values”.
In their competition for local votes the ANC, DA and EFF have interesting ideas of what ‘the people’ want.
Keen to keep the focus on its election manifesto, the EFF has labelled the ANC’s treason charges against Julius Malema ‘bizarre’.
If there are hung local councils after the August 3 elections, minnow parties could play kingmakers.
The Economic Freedom Fighters have demanded that the sports minister spend more time developing Banyana Banyana and less time on social media.
Readers write in about the State of the Nation Address, racism, and the value of history.
The EFF is consolidating its role as a pacesetter in South Africa’s opposition politics.
Economic Freedom Fighters leader Julius Malema has alleged that the money Zuma pledged to pay for Nkandla upgrades will likely come from the Guptas.
The DA has set up the EFF for another opportunity to show what real opposition to Zuma ought to look like.
Fifty percent of South Africans are under 30 and the majority are unemployed.
A Concourt decision to set aside the by-elections results in Tlokwe has left opposition parties questioning the motives of both the ANC and IEC.
Analysts say some of the requirements could be met successfully but others are non-starters.
Readers write in about Cyril Ramaphosa, ancient Egypt and Homo naledi, and the EFF.
The Economic Freedom Fighters are planning to turn to the courts to combat what it views as unconstitutional action taken against Julius Malema.
Transformation "doesn’t mean you must beat up people" says the Wits VC, who stands by the suspension of seven students despite a staff petition.
Ahead of a policy review meeting, the ruling party says acting in haste may see it repenting at leisure.
Parties agree the EFF has turned apolitical messages of condolence and praise from Parliament into political tools and need a rule to govern motions.