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Former EFF secretary general Godrich Gardee. (Gallo Images / Netwerk24 / Felix Dlangamandla)
EASTERN CAPE

With Malema’s backing, Gardee heads the deputy leader race

Party leader Julius Malema seems set to maintain control at the Economic Freedom Fighters elective conference

  • Mandisa Makgakga
5 min read
According to the party’s discussion document, emphasis will be placed on dealing with internal factionalism, where loyalty to individuals and lobby groups often takes precedence over loyalty to the organisation. (Per-Anders Pettersson/Getty Images)
2024 NATIONAL PEOPLE S ASSEMBLY

EFF to address factionalism and electoral decline at December conference

The party said it acknowledges the need for reform as it gears up for the 2026 local government elections

  • Mandisa Makgakga
5 min read
In charge: Following the defection of the Economic Freedom Fighters’ deputy president, Floyd Shivambu, EFF leader Julius Malema (right) ‘tested’ Mbuyiseni Ndlozi’s (left) loyalty. Photo: Thuli Dlamini/Gallo Images
ECONOMIC FREEDOM FIGHTERS

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

  • Mandisa Makgakga
6 min read