EFF

In S.A, ANC calls for a constructive, informed, and sober debate on the budget

In S.A, the ANC Veterans' League is calling for a constructive, informed, and sober debate on the budget. ANC Veterans' League president, Snuki Zikalala, says the government should avoid drastic expenditure slashing and must also be mindful of the sentiment of citizens, who struggle with high unemployment and the ongoing high cost of living. Meanwhile, the DA says it refuses to be held hostage or intimidated by the ANC’s blatant […]

3 March, 2025 37

South Africa

In South Africa, EFF Tells Ramaphosa To Focus on Phala Phala, Not Empty Promises

South Africa's EFF has called on president Cyril Ramaphosa to focus on his Phala Phala farm in Limpopo instead of making empty promises. Debating the state of the nation address, the party’s Omphile Maotwe argued urgent steps such as expropriating land without compensation and nationalising the South African Reserve Bank are needed:

13 February, 2025 38

South Africa

In S.A, EFF Claps Back at Elon Musk Over Malema Remarks

In S.A, the EFF has hit back at South African-born tech billionaire, Elon Musk, who has called for party leader Julius Malema to be sanctioned and declared an international criminal. This comes after Musk retweeted old clips of Malema making comments about cutting the throat of whiteness. The EFF’s spokesperson, Sinawo Thambo, says the offence that Musk has made against Malema constitutes meddling in the country’s domestic affairs, adding that […]

10 February, 2025 65

South Africa

EFF Slams Trump’s Threat Over SA Land Policy

To South Africa, where the EFF has condemned US president Donald Trump’s threat to cut foreign funding to South Africa over its land expropriation policy. Party leader Julius Malema says Trump's statement undermines South Africa’s sovereignty and warns that no threats will deter the government. He emphasises that the act aims to reduce reliance on foreign aid while addressing historical injustices: Meanwhile, the Solidarity Movement has called on the United […]

4 February, 2025 59

South Africa

In S.A, EFF Criticizes Nersa’s Approval of Eskom’s Tariff Hikes

In South Africa, the EFF has criticized the National Energy Regulator of South Africa for approving Eskom's tariff hikes, calling the decision unjustifiable and harmful to households and businesses. Nersa approved a 12.74% increase for 2025/2026, with smaller increases for the following years. Meanwhile, AfriForum's Morné Mostert, aims to determine whether the decision complies with legal requirements, expressing concerns that Nersa may be permitting Eskom to recover unlawful expenses through […]

31 January, 2025 46

South Africa

ANCYL President Engages Ndlozi Post-Resignation

ANC Youth League president Collen Malatji has revealed he has been in contact with former EFF member of parliament, Mbuyiseni Ndlozi, following his resignation from Parliament. Ndlozi remains an ordinary member of the Orange Farm EFF branch. Speaking at the Progressive Business Forum Presidential Golf Day in Cape Town, Malatji did not disclose details of their discussions:

10 January, 2025 15

South Africa

EFF aims to introduce a Student Debt Cancellation Private Member’s Bill in Parliament

In S.A, the EFF says it will introduce a Student Debt Cancellation Private Member’s Bill in Parliament. From 2017 to 2024, national student debt grew from around eleven-billion-rand to approximately 17-billion-rand, averaging an increase of two-billion-rand each year. The EFF’s, Sihle Lonzi, says the bill seeks to clear all student debt and establish a qualification registrar, which will be a central government body that takes over the distribution and […]

9 January, 2025 50

South Africa

EFF Ready for Third National People’s Assembly In S.A

In South Africa, the EFF says it is all systems go for its third National People's Assembly, set to take place at Nasrec, Johannesburg, over the next three days. Some two-thousand-500 members are expected to participate in this year’s conference. The conference will elect new leaders, table political and organisational reports, and re-look at some of its policies. It will also adopt a new five-year programme of action […]

13 December, 2024 37

South Africa

In S.A: Malema Slams Media for Alleged False Reports on EFF

To South Africa, whereEFF leader Julius Malema has criticised the media for spreading, what he calls, false stories about the party, including claims of defections, the mass exodus of members and internal problems. Malema also accused the media of focusing on negative narratives while ignoring the EFF's successes, including its growing influence in Parliament:

26 November, 2024 26