The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has sharply criticised the South African Police Service (SAPS) following the release of its 2024/25 Annual Report, describing the institution as “a lawless and dysfunctional bureaucracy” that has failed to protect citizens. The party on Wednesday said the report reveals an organisation crippled by corruption, mismanagement, and dishonesty under the African National Congress (ANC) government. EFF national spokesperson Sinawo Thambo said the findings confirm that the police service has lost credibility and is failing to…

African countries this week joined hands to commemorate Africa Day of Food and Nutrition Security, which is observed every year on 30 October. The day is meant to raise awareness on the importance of food and nutrition security across the continent and to reflect on progress made in ensuring that every African has access to sufficient and nutritious food. The commemoration also serves as a reminder of Africa’s ongoing struggle with hunger, inequality, and the effects of climate change on…

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 the wider implications for opposition politics in South Africa. Magistrate Annette Olivier, delivering judgment, said the evidence presented by the state had been conclusive. “Indeed,…

In the heart of South Africa’s Eastern Cape, where the hum of factories once promised progress and prosperity, silence now reigns. On August 16, 2025, Goodyear announced the closure of its tyre manufacturing plant in Gqeberha, condemning over 900 workers to unemployment in a province already staggering under a 49% jobless rate. This is no isolated tragedy; it is a symptom of a far deeper malaise—the deliberate de-industrialisation of our nation. As a fighter for economic justice and a member…

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has voiced alarm over escalating gun violence in the United States, warning that the crisis poses a threat to global safety as the country prepares to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This follows the shooting of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, a vocal proponent of unfettered gun rights, who was struck in the neck while addressing students at an American university. The EFF described the incident as a grim reflection of a political order that…

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has raised the alarm over what it calls a “deliberate disregard” for parliamentary oversight by two key Cabinet ministers, warning that their failure to account threatens South Africa’s already fragile defence capability. In a letter sent to National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza on Monday, the EFF accused Defence and Military Veterans Minister Angie Motshekga and Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana of repeatedly failing to attend scheduled committee meetings, despite the South African National Defence Force (SANDF)…

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has called for urgent action from the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) regarding what it describes as “exploitative and anti-consumer practices” in the telecommunications sector. In a formal letter addressed to ICASA’s Chief Executive Officer, Ms. Tshiamo Maluleka-Disemelo, the EFF demanded an immediate meeting to discuss progress on public consultations about prepaid data and airtime expiry mandates, as well as the broader issue of South Africa’s persistently high data costs. The letter, signed…

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has launched a blistering attack on Acting Minister of Police Firoz Cachalia, accusing him of “dangerous political interference” in investigations into political killings in KwaZulu-Natal. In a statement issued on Saturday, the red berets condemned Cachalia’s comments on the 121 case dockets of political murders and related crimes that were controversially removed from the Political Killings Task Team earlier this year, only to be reinstated by National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola this week. The…

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 and severally liable for legal costs. The case stems from a fiery speech Malema delivered at the EFF’s Western Cape Provincial People’s Assembly in October…

President Cyril Ramaphosa has engaged in a critical phone call with United States President Donald Trump as South Africa stares down the possibility of damaging US tariffs that could hit key sectors and cost thousands of jobs. The early morning call on Wednesday, 6 August 2025, focused on bilateral trade and came amid growing concern that Washington may soon impose punitive tariffs on South African exports — a move that could severely disrupt trade relations and push the already fragile…