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
Julius Malema to face criminal prosecution for falsely accusing Bergview principal of rape
Updated 3 hours ago Julius Malema, leader of the EFF, will face criminal prosecution after falsely accusing a school principal of rape. AfriForum’s Private Prosecution... →
Daily Podcast – August 06, 2026
By: Thabi Shomolekae 6th August 2026 Making headlines: Madlanga report recommends suspension of Shadrack Sibiya and others; DA files no confidence motion against Tshwane speaker; And,... →
DA files no confidence motion against Tshwane speaker to block ‘coalition looting’
By: Thabi Shomolekae 6th August 2026 The DA in Tshwane submitted a motion of no confidence against the Speaker of the Tshwane Council Mncedi Ndzwanana, with the party framing it as a... →
DA tables motion of no confidence against Tshwane Speaker
6th August 2026 The DA in Tshwane today submitted a motion of no confidence against the Speaker of the Tshwane Council, Mncedi Ndzwanana. A recent High Court... →
EFF demands immediate public release of Madlanga Commission’s first, second interim reports 
By: Thabi Shomolekae 10th July 2026 The EFF is demanding the immediate, public release of the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry's first and second interim reports, criticising the... →
Tshwane City Manager suspension a disgrace, won through vote-rigging
10th July 2026 The Democratic Alliance (DA) condemns today’s unlawful suspension of Tshwane City Manager Johann Mettler. Mr Mettler was suspended by the coalition... →
MKP, EFF reject Treasury’s ‘punitive’ R13.5b municipal funding freeze
By: Thabi Shomolekae 8th July 2026 The MKP and the EFF have strongly condemned the National Treasury’s decision to temporarily withhold R13.5-billion in local government equitable... →
EFF slams ‘State dysfunction’ after ConCourt defends asylum seekers
By: Thabi Shomolekae 8th July 2026 The EFF have strongly welcomed the landmark judgment of the Constitutional Court, which confirmed the Western Cape High Court’s declaration that... →
Daily Podcast – June 23, 2026
By: Lumkile Nkomfe 23rd June 2026 Making headlines: Ekurhuleni budget passed after major ANC concessions; SA court says family of Zambia's ex-leader should choose his burial site;... →
Ekurhuleni budget passed after major ANC concessions
By: Thabi Shomolekae 23rd June 2026 The DA used its voting leverage to force major budgetary concessions from the ANC in Ekurhuleni after three failed budget votes threatened a... →
