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Red-letter day: Leader of the EFF Julius Malema. Photo: Frennie Shivambu/Gallo Images

EFF conference expected to deliver Malema’s third term

Former secretary general Godrich Gardee appears set to be elected as deputy president

Challenge: EFF leader Julius Malema is facing opposition. (Rajesh Jantilal/AFP)

Rebellion is brewing in the EFF

Discontent grows as supporters of Mbuyiseni Ndlozi claim his leadership is crucial for the party

Mbuyiseni Ndlozi and  Julius Malema at the Alexandra Freedom Day Rally on April 27, 2024. (Photo by Luba Lesolle/Gallo Images via Getty Images)

EFF factionalism ‘not a factor’ for December conference

The slate of party president Julius Malema is expected to win unopposed

uBaba has plenty of room for his guests in the rondavels that were built as part of the “security upgrade” at his homestead back in 2009. (Photo by Per-Anders Pettersson/Getty Images)

A lit Christmas at Nxamalala awaits

The state capture squad are all back on the public payroll, so there’s plenty to celebrate

Former EFF secretary general Godrich Gardee. (Gallo Images / Netwerk24 / Felix Dlangamandla)

With Malema’s backing, Gardee heads the deputy leader race

Party leader Julius Malema seems set to maintain control at the Economic Freedom Fighters elective conference

The parties highlighted Mashatile’s experience in navigating South Africa’s complex political landscape.
(Jason Alden/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

Minor parties back Mashatile for post-Ramaphosa GNU leadership

They believe the deputy president has the political acumen and experience to maintain the fragile alliance

Economic Freedom Fighters Student Command leader Sihle Lonzi. (X)

EFF student leader Sihle Lonzi to replace Mkhwebane in parliament

Lonzi, who has been openly critical of Floyd Shivambu, will be parachuted to parliament after reviving the EFF student wing

Former EFF Limpopo chairperson Tshilidzi Maraga

EFF’s elective conference a PR stunt, says Tshilidzi Maraga

The former EFF Limpopo chairperson claims the assembly is engineered to benefit powerful insiders and questioned the party’s commitment to democracy

Challenged: IFP leader Velenkosini Hlabisa

IFP in for leadership battle ahead of elective conference

Leader Velenkosini Hlabisa is being challenged by KwaZulu-Natal premier Thami Ntuli

Economic Freedom Fighters chairperson Veronica Mente. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

Veronica Mente is first EFF leader to throw hat into ring for reelection

The national chairperson has called on EFF delegates to nominate hard workers for party posts at the December elective conference This content is restricted to registered users and subscribers. Get Your Free Account The Mail & Guardian is committed to providing all our readers with the best possible experience. Please register your free account now. Your registration is your first step to becoming an M&G community member. Register Registration enables: – M&G newsletters access – notifications – the best possible experience Already registered? Login here Want to subscribe and get even more benefits? Explore our subscription offers