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EFF Pressures ICASA Over High Cost of Data, Airtime Expiry Rules

TOO EXPOSED: The EFF slammed the ANC’s reliance on Western markets, arguing that the country’s trade strategy is too exposed to the whims of the Global North. Photo: EFF

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… Continue reading EFF Pressures ICASA Over High Cost of Data, Airtime Expiry Rules

EFF Slams Acting Police Minister Over ‘Dangerous Interference’ in Political Killings Investigations

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… Continue reading EFF Slams Acting Police Minister Over ‘Dangerous Interference’ in Political Killings Investigations

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

Ramaphosa in Urgent Call with Trump as US Tariff Threat Looms Over SA

LOOMING TARIFFS: 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. Photo: RSA Presidency

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… Continue reading Ramaphosa in Urgent Call with Trump as US Tariff Threat Looms Over SA

ActionSA Questions ANC MP’s Role as Chair of Crime Probe Committee

RED FLAG: ActionSA has raised red flags over the appointment of ANC MP Hon. Soviet Lekganyane as chairperson of Parliament’s newly established Ad Hoc Committee tasked with probing allegations made by Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. Photo: RSA Parliament

Opposition party ActionSA has raised red flags over the appointment of ANC MP Hon. Soviet Lekganyane as chairperson of Parliament’s newly established Ad Hoc Committee tasked with probing explosive allegations made by KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. In a pointed statement issued on Tuesday, ActionSA MP Dereleen James said the credibility of the… Continue reading ActionSA Questions ANC MP’s Role as Chair of Crime Probe Committee

Parties Unite to Oust Mchunu Amid Police Scandal

ACCUSED: KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi accused Police Minister Senzo Mchunu and Deputy National Commissioner for Crime Detection, Shadrack Sibiya, of dismantling the Political Killings Task Team, which was formed to probe political assassinations in KwaZulu-Natal. Photo: SAPS

Police Minister Senzo Mchunu is facing a political firestorm as three major political parties — the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party, and the Democratic Alliance (DA) — simultaneously mount legal and parliamentary pressure following explosive allegations of corruption, political interference and dishonesty made against him. In a dramatic escalation of the… Continue reading Parties Unite to Oust Mchunu Amid Police Scandal

Could Former MKP Secretary General Floyd Shivambu Be A Trojan Horse and Agent Provocateur?

Following a week of suspense and speculation about the future of the former Secretary General of Umkhonto Wesizwe Party (MKP), Floyd Shibambu made a tumultuous u-turn. On Thursday, 19 June 2025, Shivambu announced in a press conference that he would be embarking on a consultative journey with a variety of stakeholders to explore the idea… Continue reading Could Former MKP Secretary General Floyd Shivambu Be A Trojan Horse and Agent Provocateur?

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

EFF Loses Urgent Western Cape High Court Case to Halt Fuel Levy Increase

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) have lost the urgent court case it filed with the Western Cape High Court to halt the fuel levy increase due to kick in on June 4, 2025. The red party took the matter to the court after on 21 May 2025, the Minister for Finance, Enoch Godongwana, announced while… Continue reading EFF Loses Urgent Western Cape High Court Case to Halt Fuel Levy Increase

Why the EFF Went to Court About the Fuel Levy: A Regressive Tax that Punishes the Poor and Violates Budgetary Processes

On 21 May 2025, South Africa’s Minister of Finance, Enoch Godongwana, announced a 4-cent fuel levy increase as part of the revised 2025/26 Budget, breaking a three-year freeze on such levies. Set to take effect on 4 June 2025, this translates to a 16-cent-per-litre hike on petrol, pushing prices to between R3.85 and R4.01 per… Continue reading Why the EFF Went to Court About the Fuel Levy: A Regressive Tax that Punishes the Poor and Violates Budgetary Processes