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
EFF MMC Mashabela fails in her understanding of leadership during the Bronkhorstspruit water crisis
21st October 2026 ActionSA notes a series of public statements issued by EFF MMC for Health, Cllr Tshegofatso Mashabela and EFF Mayoral Candidate following our... →
SA’s record Class of 2026 begins final exams amid calls for systemic reform 
By: Thabi Shomolekae 13th October 2026 The Class of 2026 officially commenced the final National Senior Certificate examinations on Tuesday, with a record-breaking 962 832 candidates... →
NGO critiques local govt failures ahead of elections, launches voter tool
By: Thabi Shomolekae 5th October 2026 As South Africa approaches its local government elections, non-governmental organisation My Vote Counts has launched a scathing critique of... →
Daily Podcast – October 01, 2026
By: Halima Frost 1st October 2026 Making headlines: ActionSA welcomes IEC opposition to ‘hypocritical’ DA electoral court challenge; Major development banks launch new guidelines to... →
Daily Podcast – September 30, 2026
By: Halima Frost 30th September 2026 Making headlines: South Africa summons US ambassador again over 'undiplomatic conduct'; Parties criticise Ramaphosa’s ‘delayed response’ to... →
Parties criticise Ramaphosa’s ‘delayed response’ to Ekurhuleni femicide crisis
By: Thabi Shomolekae 30th September 2026 Opposition parties and civil rights organisations have criticised President Cyril Ramaphosa's recent national address on gender-based violence and... →
Daily Poodcast – September 25, 2026
25th September 2026 September 25, 2026. For Creamer Media in Johannesburg, this is Polity’s Daily Podcast →
Good opposes DA’s Electoral Court Bid, while querying Helen Zille’s right to stand as mayor of Johannesburg
25th September 2026 The GOOD Party today filed its answering affidavit opposing the DA’s application in the Electoral Court to declare its candidate list unlawful. The... →
Daily Podcast – September 23, 2026
23rd September 2026 September 23, 2026. For Creamer Media in Johannesburg, I’m Halima Frost. →
ActionSA says ‘hypocritical’ DA case against it must be treated with cynicism
By: Sashnee Moodley 23rd September 2026 ActionSA stated on Wednesday that it is unclear how the DA intends to take political parties to court over a practice that they have not only used... →
