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The government of national unity needs to pull (Graphic: John McCann/M&G)

Keep an eye on the supporting cast who redirected SA politics last year

Three groups emerged: those who negotiated quietly to set up the GNU; loyalists in the DA, ANC, EFF and MK party and the rogues in and out of trouble with the law

  • Eyaaz
8 min read
EFF leader Julius Malema at the party’s elective conference. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

Malema : Don’t ask me anything about Mbuyiseni Ndlozi

The EFF leader said Ndlozi was not at the conference and that it was not in the party’s interests to entertain such “nonsense”

  • Eyaaz
3 min read
According to the party’s discussion document, emphasis will be placed on dealing with internal factionalism, where loyalty to individuals and lobby groups often takes precedence over loyalty to the organisation. (Per-Anders Pettersson/Getty Images)

EFF to address factionalism and electoral decline at December conference

The party said it acknowledges the need for reform as it gears up for the 2026 local government elections

  • Des Erasmus
5 min read
The Economic Freedom Fighters provincial leaders are advocating for the removal of deputy positions, potentially sidelining Mbuyiseni Ndlozi (above) and Poppy Mailola. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

EFF provincial leaders to call for party constitutional change to abolish deputy positions

The Economic Freedom Fighters provincial leaders are advocating for the removal of deputy positions, potentially sidelining Mbuyiseni Ndlozi and Poppy Mailola

  • Eyaaz
5 min read
EFF leader Julius Malema. (Photo by Gallo Images/Sharon Seretlo)

Malema to EFF defectors: “We will not beg anyone to stay, those who want to leave, must leave”

The Economic Freedom Fighters leader has reshuffled party roles after his deputy Floyd Shivambu went over to the MK party last week 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

  • Eyaaz
1 min read
In the race: Mbuyiseni Ndlozi, the former Economic Freedom Fighters spokesperson. Photo: Frennie Shivambu/Gallo Images

Showdown for EFF secretary general post as supporters lobby for Mbuyiseni Ndlozi

Supporters are backing Ndlozi to challenge incumbent Marshall Dlamini as the battle hots up

  • Eyaaz
5 min read
Economic Freedom Fighters deputy president Floyd Shivambu. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

Power struggle intensifies ahead of EFF elective conference

The Economic Freedom Fighters’ Floyd Shivambu faces a strong challenge from secretary general Marshall Dlamini for the deputy president position

  • Eyaaz
6 min read
Advocate Dali Mpofu SC (Oupa Nkosi)

Korner Talk | EFF must bench Dali Mpofu on VBS

The senior counsel capitulated like Courage, the Cowardly Dog during a broadcast interview

  • Eyaaz
4 min read
The Western Cape high court has upheld the sanctions meted out against Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema and five other party members after they were found guilty of contempt of parliament. (Photo by Jeffrey Abrahams/Gallo Images via Getty Images)

EFF to square off in court against parliament’s privileges committee

The Economic Freedom Fighters wants the court to declare the powers, privileges and immunities rules of parliament as well as the Provincial Legislatures Act unconstitutional

  • Eyaaz
5 min read