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EFF

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
It is never too late or too soon to harvest dreams of being a ward candidate
Article
/ 5 August 2016

It is never too late or too soon to harvest dreams of being a ward candidate

The nation’s oldest candidate was elected; the youngest candidate will have to wait a bit longer.

By Govan Whittles
Floyd Shivambu: ‘The EFF is the political party of the future’
Article
/ 4 August 2016

Floyd Shivambu: ‘The EFF is the political party of the future’

The EFF’s deputy president says the party would be open to having coalition talks with other opposition parties.

By Raeesa Pather
Malema tries to get Mbeki to endorse the EFF for local elections with house visit
Article
/ 1 August 2016

Malema tries to get Mbeki to endorse the EFF for local elections with house visit

Former presidents and related VIPs are used to try and grab the last few votes after campaigns ended. Well, except for one.

By Raeesa Pather
Malema calls all ministers ‘blessers’ with state money in last push before elections
Article
/ 31 July 2016

Malema calls all ministers ‘blessers’ with state money in last push before elections

“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."

By News 24
As election madness hits SA, we present the winners of our pre-polls awards
Article
/ 28 July 2016

As election madness hits SA, we present the winners of our pre-polls awards

From the president labelling independent candidates as ‘witches’ to the Cape Party’s secession plans, its a zany political scene.

By Staff Reporter
​The neighbourhood AK-47 squabble that made it all the way to Parliament
Article
/ 25 July 2016

​The neighbourhood AK-47 squabble that made it all the way to Parliament

It started with a mere complaint about a neighbourhood issue. But it may turn into defamation charges – and some unexpected campaigning for the EFF.

By Raeesa Pather
A 90-year-old revolutionary turned his back on the ANC and is standing for the EFF
Article
/ 20 July 2016

A 90-year-old revolutionary turned his back on the ANC and is standing 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.

By Gershwin Wanneburg
‘Speak out about your problems,’ urges the EFF’s polite and youngest candidate
Article
/ 20 July 2016

‘Speak out about your problems,’ urges the EFF’s polite and youngest candidate

Sisonke Jaca is passionate about three things, especially the third: football, dancing and politics. He wants to make a difference to people’s lives.

By Gershwin Wanneburg
My ? Party will ensure free and confusing elections for all
Article
/ 13 July 2016

My ? Party will ensure free and confusing elections for all

We don’t have all the answers, unlike other parties, but we do promise to keep the status quo — of bewilderment, bafflement and bemusement.

By Staff Reporter
Wonderboy mockumentary on the ANC: ‘I don’t know what will happen when JZ sees this’
Article
/ 24 June 2016

Wonderboy mockumentary on the ANC: ‘I don’t know what will happen when JZ sees this’

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.

By Lloyd Gedye
EFF slams ANC for ‘violent acts’
Article
/ 28 May 2016

EFF slams ANC for ‘violent acts’

Economic Freedom Fighters spokesperson Mbuyiseni Ndlozi says the ruling party is involved in a campaign to disrupt their activities.

By News 24
Mmabatho Mokause combative after EFF eviction
Article
/ 22 May 2016

Mmabatho Mokause combative after EFF eviction

‘Mother of EFF’ accuses parliamentary security guards of continuous sexual harassment.

By Raeesa Pather
EFF volunteer: “It is not just about the leader”
Article
/ 22 May 2016

EFF volunteer: “It is not just about the leader”

This series of articles looks at the dedicated volunteers who take the message of their political parties to the people. This week: the EFF.

By Athandiwe Saba
EFF must pay Parliament’s damage and cleaning costs, says DA
Article
/ 18 May 2016

EFF must pay Parliament’s damage and cleaning costs, says DA

After causing chaos in Parliament on various occasions, the EFF members have been requested by the Democratic Alliance to pay.

By Staff Reporter
EFF dismisses ‘Mickey Mouse’ party; DA criticises war talk
Article
/ 6 May 2016

EFF dismisses ‘Mickey Mouse’ party; DA criticises war talk

The DA already rules out the possibility of a coalition with the EFF due to “different values”.

By Staff Reporter
How the manifestos stack up
Article
/ 6 May 2016

How the manifestos stack up

In their competition for local votes the ANC, DA and EFF have interesting ideas of what ‘the people’ want.

By Phillip De Wet
EFF’s Shivambu plays down war talk
Article
/ 28 April 2016

EFF’s Shivambu plays down war talk

Keen to keep the focus on its election manifesto, the EFF has labelled the ANC’s treason charges against Julius Malema ‘bizarre’.

By Matuma Letsoalo Author
Messy coalition politics may be the new normal
Analysis
/ 28 April 2016

Messy coalition politics may be the new normal

If there are hung local councils after the August 3 elections, minnow parties could play kingmakers.

By Richard Calland
‘Mbalula should stop tweeting and change the shabby treatment of women footballers’ – EFF
Article
/ 15 March 2016

‘Mbalula should stop tweeting and change the shabby treatment of women footballers’ – EFF

The Economic Freedom Fighters have demanded that the sports minister spend more time developing Banyana Banyana and less time on social media.

By News 24
Letters to the editor: February 19 to 25 2016
Article
/ 18 February 2016

Letters to the editor: February 19 to 25 2016

Readers write in about the State of the Nation Address, racism, and the value of history.

By Letters
The accidental constitutionalists
Analysis
/ 11 February 2016

The accidental constitutionalists

The EFF is consolidating its role as a pacesetter in South Africa’s opposition politics.

By Staff Reporter
Guptas must go, says EFF
Article
/ 4 February 2016

Guptas must go, says EFF

Economic Freedom Fighters leader Julius Malema has alleged that the money Zuma pledged to pay for Nkandla upgrades will likely come from the Guptas.

By Nelly Shamase
Red berets give DA the blues
Article
/ 16 January 2016

Red berets give DA the blues

The DA has set up the EFF for another opportunity to show what real opposition to Zuma ought to look like.

By Sipho Hlongwane
‘Youthquake’ rocks our political landscape
Article
/ 17 December 2015

‘Youthquake’ rocks our political landscape

Fifty percent of South Africans are under 30 and the majority are unemployed.

By Imraan Buccus
‘The ANC does not win elections, it steals them’
Article
/ 1 December 2015

‘The ANC does not win elections, it steals them’

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.

By Matuma Letsoalo Author
Yes and no to EFF’s list of demands
Article
/ 1 November 2015

Yes and no to EFF’s list of demands

Analysts say some of the requirements could be met successfully but others are non-starters.

By Victoria John
Letters to the editor: October 16 to 22 2015
Article
/ 18 October 2015

Letters to the editor: October 16 to 22 2015

Readers write in about Cyril Ramaphosa, ancient Egypt and Homo naledi, and the EFF.

By Letters
EFF to fight Malema’s suspension from Parliament
Article
/ 10 September 2015

EFF to fight Malema’s suspension from Parliament

The Economic Freedom Fighters are planning to turn to the courts to combat what it views as unconstitutional action taken against Julius Malema.

By Thulani Gqirana
Habib stands firm on Wits EFF suspensions
Article
/ 26 August 2015

Habib stands firm on Wits EFF suspensions

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.

By Thuletho Zwane
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Article
/ 23 August 2015

ANC tells members to stop rising to EFF’s bait

Ahead of a policy review meeting, the ruling party says acting in haste may see it repenting at leisure.

By Matuma Letsoala
EFF politicises even parliamentary condolences
Article
/ 20 August 2015

EFF politicises even parliamentary condolences

Parties agree the EFF has turned apolitical messages of condolence and praise from Parliament into political tools and need a rule to govern motions.

By Thulani Gqirana
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