The seven non-negotiable cardinal pillars, which form the ideological context of the EFF 2021 Local Government Elections Manifesto are:

• Expropriation of South Africa's land without compensation for equal redistribution in use.
• Nationalisation of mines, banks, and other strategic sectors of the economy, without compensation.
• Building state and government capacity, which will lead to the abolishment of tenders.

EFF 2021 Local Government Election Manifesto