EFF President Julius Malema

Malema Faces Backlash Over GNU Remarks

EFF leader Julius Malema said the only obstacle preventing the EFF from entering the GNU is ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula. Photo: EFF

Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema has come under fire from South Africans after confirming on Thursday that his party is ready to join the Government of National Unity (GNU). Speaking at a press briefing, Malema said the only obstacle preventing the EFF from entering the GNU is African National Congress (ANC) secretary-general Fikile… Continue reading Malema Faces Backlash Over GNU Remarks

Malema Says Mbalula is Positioned for ANC Presidency

EFF Leader Julius Malema said ANC secretary general Fikile Mbalula is on track to become the next president of the ANC. Photo: EFF

EFF Leader Julius Malema said ANC secretary general Fikile Mbalula is on track to become the next president of the ANC if no major intervention takes place within the governing party. Malema addressed journalists in Johannesburg on Thursday, where he raised concerns about the level of influence Mbalula has gained in the organisation. Malema said… Continue reading Malema Says Mbalula is Positioned for ANC Presidency

EFF Turns Malema’s Conviction Into Rallying Cry Ahead of Elections

The East London Magistrate’s Court has found Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema guilty of firearm-related charges stemming from a rally in Mdantsane in 2018. The judgment, hailed by the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) as a victory for the rule of law, has reignited fierce political debate about the state’s pursuit of Malema and… Continue reading EFF Turns Malema’s Conviction Into Rallying Cry Ahead of Elections

SAHRC Welcomes Malema Hate Speech Ruling as EFF Cries Political Persecution

Former ANCYL presient Julius Malema formed the EFF, which he leads, after being expelled from the ANC in 2013. The writer says the ANCYL's 23rd National Congress in 2008, which elected him, had been consumed by the divisions it had pledged to fight against. So divided was the organisation that its congress was characterised by completely alien behaviour.

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has welcomed a landmark ruling by the Western Cape Equality Court declaring that statements made by Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema in 2022 amounted to hate speech and incitement to violence. The ruling, delivered on Tuesday, 27 August 2025, found both Malema and the EFF jointly… Continue reading SAHRC Welcomes Malema Hate Speech Ruling as EFF Cries Political Persecution

The Power of Words: A Turning Point for Political Discourse in South Africa

HATE SPEECH VERDICT: The Gauteng High Court has found Patriotic Alliance (PA) Deputy President Kenny Kunene guilty of hate speech for calling EFF leader Julius Malema a "rat." The author says that the ruling has sent a clear and powerful message that hate speech, even when disguised as political rhetoric, has no place in public discourse. Photo: EFF

In a landmark ruling, the Gauteng High Court has sent a clear and powerful message: hate speech, even when disguised as political rhetoric, has no place in public discourse. The case between EFF President Julius Malema and Patriotic Alliance (PA) Deputy President Kenny Kunene, one that has captured the attention of South Africans and beyond,… Continue reading The Power of Words: A Turning Point for Political Discourse in South Africa

EFF Leader Julius Malema Hosts Youth Day in KZN in Commemoration of June 16

JOKE: EFF leader has described President Cyril Ramaphosa’s visit to America, where he met with United States President Donald Trump, as a “joke.” Photo: Nolwazi Nxumalo/ African Times

Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) commander-in-chief Julius Malema hosted the June 16 rally at King Zwelithini Stadium in the south of KwaZulu-Natal. In commemoration of the 1976 Youth Day, EFF members gathered in uMlazi, including the president of the EFF’s Student Command, Sihle Lonzi, who took the stage to honour the youth who died in 1976.… Continue reading EFF Leader Julius Malema Hosts Youth Day in KZN in Commemoration of June 16

Polokwane By-Election: ANC Peter Mokaba’s Call for Unity Set to Be Tested at Malema’s Ward

Fresh from the chaotic regional elective conference that exposed deep-rooted factional battles within the party, the Limpopo ANC Peter Mokaba’s call for unity will come to the test as it is set for a fierce battle with the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) in the Polokwane Ward 13 by-elections. Polokwane Ward 13 is where the EFF… Continue reading Polokwane By-Election: ANC Peter Mokaba’s Call for Unity Set to Be Tested at Malema’s Ward

EFF’s Julius Malema Dares Donald Trump, says He’s Not Scared of Him

The Leader of the EFF, Julius Malema, has fired back at US President Donald Trump, telling him that he is not scared of him. Malema said if Trump was not afraid of him, he should have invited him to last week’s White House meeting with President Cyril Ramaphosa where he became the topic in absentia.… Continue reading EFF’s Julius Malema Dares Donald Trump, says He’s Not Scared of Him

Zuma Knew Exactly What He Was Doing When He Brought Floyd Shivambu into the MKP

When President Jacob Zuma brought former EFF Deputy President Floyd Shivambu into the MK Party in August 2024, it wasn’t a gamble — it was a calculated masterstroke. This wasn’t just about gaining a high-profile figure. It was about strengthening the movement with someone who understands the language of power, policy, and planning. His ability… Continue reading Zuma Knew Exactly What He Was Doing When He Brought Floyd Shivambu into the MKP

Proposed E-Voting System Hits Turbulence, IEC Chief and Opposition Parties Shoot it Down

The proposed electronic voting (e-voting) system for future South African elections has hit turbulence even before implementation, with the Independent Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) and major opposition parties shooting it down for various reasons. IEC CEO Sy Mamabolo believes that the electronic voting method for the country is a little unrealistic, at least… Continue reading Proposed E-Voting System Hits Turbulence, IEC Chief and Opposition Parties Shoot it Down