EFF leader Julius Malema

Malema Blames Zuma’s MK Party for EFF’s Electoral Decline in South Africa

In S.A, EFF leader Julius Malema says the formation of former president Jacob Zuma’s MK Party is to blame for the party’s electoral decline at last year’s general election. The EFF’s national support dropped to 9.5-percent in the May general elections from 10.8-percent in 2019 and was overtaken by the MK Party as the country’s third-largest party. Malema told eNCA that EFF supporters were misled especially in KwaZulu-Natal:

January 15, 2025 28

South Africa

AfriForum Youth Demands Apology from University of Pretoria After Malema’s Lecture Amid Alleged Racist Chants

South Africa's AfriForum Youth is demanding an apology from the University of Pretoria after EFF leader Julius Malema's lecture, where EFF Student Command members allegedly chanted violent and racist slogans. They criticised the university for allowing the event, saying it goes against its policy of inclusivity and non-discrimination. AfriForum Youth’s Maree van den Berg also called for the deregistration of the EFF Student Command, citing repeated campus safety violations:

October 17, 2024 13

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South Africa

In S.A, EFF leader Julius Malema has vowed unwavering commitment to the party

In S.A, EFF leader Julius Malema has vowed unwavering commitment to the party, declaring he will be buried with the EFF flag. This follows the resignations of deputy president Floyd Shivambu and Mzwanele Manyi, joining Jacob Zuma’s MK Party. Malema assured members that the party’s headquarters in Johannesburg will remain open and operational. Briefing the media, Malema confirmed that no deputy president replacement will be made before the December conference: […]

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