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EFF

The EFF (Economic Freedom Fighters) is a South African political party founded in 2013. The party was established by former African National Congress Youth League president Julius Malema and other expelled ANC Youth League leaders. The EFF positions itself as a radical left-wing organisation advocating for economic emancipation, land redistribution without compensation, and nationalisation of mines, banks and other strategic sectors. The party is known for its distinctive red berets and overalls, symbolising its working-class orientation. The EFF has grown to become the third-largest party in South Africa's National Assembly, having secured significant support in successive general elections since its formation. The party holds seats in Parliament and in various provincial legislatures and municipal councils across the country. It has been particularly influential in coalition politics at local government level, where it has entered into agreements with both the ANC and the Democratic Alliance in different municipalities. The EFF is known for its confrontational parliamentary tactics and vocal criticism of government corruption and economic inequality. The party's leadership structure is centralised, with Malema serving as commander-in-chief and the organisation operating through a central command team.

EFF Updates


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Malema slams ANC-DA coalition as a ‘betrayal of working class’
29th May 2026 By: Thabi Shomolekae

EFF leader Julius Malema has launched a scathing critique against the ANC, accusing the yellow party of deep political insecurity and a betrayal of the working class through its coalition with the... 


Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela
DA, EFF slam cancelled NSFAS briefing, demand urgent Parly intervention
19th May 2026 By: Thabi Shomolekae

The Democratic Alliance and the Economic Freedom Fighters have expressed concerns over the cancellation of a Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Higher Education meeting, in which the National... 


ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula
ANC rallies behind Ramaphosa, backs High Court review of Phala Phala report
15th May 2026 By: Thabi Shomolekae

The African National Congress has moved to shut down speculation regarding President Cyril Ramaphosa’s future, with secretary-general Fikile Mbalula clarifying on Friday that the ANC’s National... 


Image of Cyril Ramaphosa
Ramaphosa refuses to resign over Phala Phala as Labour Party demands systemic overhaul
12th May 2026 By: Thabi Shomolekae

Political parties have reacted to President Cyril Ramaphosa’s address on the Constitutional Court judgment in the Phala Phala matter, with the Labour Party of South Africa urging for a structural... 


President Cyril Ramaphosa
Speaker initiates establishment of impeachment committee after Phala Phala court ruling
11th May 2026 By: Thabi Shomolekae

In response to the Constitutional Court's judgment on the Phala Phala vote, Parliament has announced that National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza will initiate the process to establish an... 


President Cyril Ramaphosa
No one is above the law – Ramaphosa
8th May 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Responding to Friday’s Constitutional Court ruling, which opens the way for impeachment proceedings against him, President Cyril Ramaphosa stated that the court’s judgment should be respected. The... 


EFF national chairperson and parliamentary chief whip Nontando Nolutshungu
Opposition parties demand immediate impeachment process against Ramaphosa after ConCourt ruling
8th May 2026 By: Thabi Shomolekae

Opposition parties have reacted strongly to Friday’s Constitutional Court judgment on an impeachment inquiry over the Phala Phala scandal, with the Economic Freedom Fighters demanding an immediate... 


President Cyril Ramaphosa
ConCourt revives impeachment process against Ramaphosa
8th May 2026 By: Reuters

South Africa's highest court on Friday revived impeachment proceedings against President Cyril Ramaphosa over a scandal in which a large amount of foreign currency was stolen from inside a sofa in... 


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EFF demands urgent Parly sitting over fuel price hikes
4th May 2026 By: Thabi Shomolekae

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has "vehemently rejected" the government's temporary, reactive measures in response to rising fuel costs, demanding an urgent Parliamentary sitting to address... 


EFF leader Julius Malema
Mixed reactions to Malema’s five-year sentence
16th April 2026 By: Thabi Shomolekae

Mixed reactions have emerged following the sentencing of Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema in his 2018 firearm case, with some opposition parties and civil society organisations... 


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