insert_link South Africa EFF leader says if the party fails to win next month’s general election, it must then be the official opposition EFF leader, Julius Malema says if the party fails to win next month’s general election, it must then be the official opposition. He engaged students at the Wits School of Governance yesterday. The EFF garnered ten-percent of the national vote in the country’s 2019 elections to become the third-largest opposition party. Malema says with the ANC predicted to drop below 50-percent, it might need the EFF: todayApril 26, 2024 55
South Africa EFF leader Julius Malema claims that SA’s president is being protected by the National Director of Public Prosecutions EFF leader Julius Malema claims that SA's president Cyril Ramapahosa is being protected by the National Director of Public Prosecutions head Shamila Batohi and Public Protector Kholeka Gcaleka. He was speaking at the Western Cape provincial manifesto launch at the Gugulethu Stadium yesterday. Opposition parties have long been calling for Ramaphosa to be held accountable for the Phala Phala scandal and the CR17 campaign. Malema says if the National Prosecuting […] todayMarch 25, 2024 34
insert_link South Africa Economic Freedom Fighters MPs Found Guilty of Contempt for Remarks Against SA President Ramaphosa Nine members of South Africa's Parliament from the Economic Freedom Fighters have been convicted of contempt of Parliament after branding President Cyril Ramaphosa a money launderer and refusing to retract their statements during the June 2022 budget speech. This marks the third instance of EFF members being found guilty by the Powers and Privileges Committee in recent months. Despite a delay in January, the committee concluded its investigation into the […] todayMarch 15, 2024 16
insert_link South Africa Recusal Decision Reserved in “Kill the Boer” Appeal Case: AfriForum Awaits Verdict The Supreme Court of Appeal in South Africa has deferred judgment on AfriForum's plea to have acting judge of appeal, Raylene Keightley, recused from the "Kill the Boer" appeal case. AfriForum filed the recusal request in 2023, citing Keightley's strong opinions against the organization in a previous case. Kallie Kriel, AfriForum's spokesperson, highlights the importance of an impartial judiciary in cases involving controversial statements by Julius Malema and the EFF. […] todayFebruary 16, 2024 26
insert_link South Africa EFF Threatens March to American Embassy in South Africa Over Ongoing Palestinian Bombardment Julius Malema, leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters, issues a threat to march to the American embassy if the bombardment and alleged genocide of Palestinians continue. Speaking at a media briefing in Johannesburg, Malema condemns recent attacks on Palestine, accusing Israel and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of defying the International Court of Justice's order to cease hostilities. The EFF leader declares the party's intention to hold the American embassy accountable […] todayFebruary 16, 2024 6
insert_link South Africa SA’s Key State of the Nation Address Holds Historical Significance The upcoming State of the Nation address is not only marking the end of the current term but also coincides with South Africa's 30 years of freedom and democracy celebration, highlights the Presidency. Simultaneously, the EFF awaits a crucial court ruling on whether suspended members, including Julius Malema and Floyd Shivambu, can attend tonight's SONA. Six EFF members were suspended for disrupting last year's address, barring them from participating in […] todayFebruary 8, 2024 10
insert_link South Africa EFF Accuses ANC of Silencing Opposition Amid Failed Court Attempt The Economic Freedom Fighters alleges that the ANC-led government is employing vindictive measures to stifle opposition voices and avoid accountability. The EFF's recent attempt to overturn the suspension of six party members, including leader Julius Malema, from Parliament for the current month was unsuccessful. This exclusion denies them participation in crucial events, such as the State of the Nation Address, subsequent debate, and the budget speech. EFF spokesperson Sinawo Thambo […] todayFebruary 1, 2024 2
insert_link South Africa SA’s Referendum Party says its rejects Julius Malema’s declaration SA's Referendum Party says its rejects Julius Malema’s declaration that his party the EFF will use the might of the state to stop Western Cape independence. A poll conducted by Victory Research on behalf of the Cape Independence Advocacy Group revealed that 68-percent of the people living in the province support the idea of a referendum on Cape Independence. Referendum Party leader, Phil Craig, says Cape Independence is being pursued […] todayDecember 13, 2023 7
insert_link South Africa Julius Malema says the EFF has revived the interest of the youth in politics EFF leader Julius Malema says the party has changed the face of politics including reviving the interest of the youth in politics. He addressed the party’s Free State Provincial Ground Forces Forum yesterday. Young people between the ages of 16 and 29 made up the majority of first-time registrations at 78.31-percent during the voter registration weekend earlier this month. Malema says the youth of South Africa have had enough of […] todayNovember 27, 2023 2