EFF STATEMENT ON DEEP AVIATION FLAWS EXPOSED BY CAPE TOWN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT CHAOS

Thursday, 23 January 2025. The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) notes the recent chaos at Cape Town International Airport which paralysed flights, left passengers stranded, and triggered a cascade of disruptions at airports across the country. This can only be characterised as a national embarrassment that warrants urgent action and accountability. The chaos is said to […]

EFF WELCOMES FAMILIES OF APARTHEID VICTIMS SUING THE GOVERNMENT

Thursday, 23 January 2025. The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) expresses our solidarity with the families of 20 missing and murdered anti-apartheid activists who have taken the courageous step of suing the government for R167 million in constitutional damages. This litigation, aimed at addressing decades of systemic injustice and political interference, is both a devastating indictment […]

EFF STATEMENT ON MINISTER DEAN MACPHERSON’S CONTINUING INTERFERENCE IN THE INDEPENDENT DEVELOPMENT TRUST AND HIS INTENTION TO REMOVE BOARD CHAIRPERSON

Wednesday, 22 January 2025. The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) takes note of the letter sent by Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Dean Macpherson, to the Chairperson of the Independent Development Trust (IDT) Board, Advocate Kwazilenkosi Mshengu outlining his intention to remove him from office. This letter, masquerading as an effort to address governance issues, […]

EFF STATEMENT ON MINISTER DEAN MACPHERSON’S CORRUPT INTERFERENCE IN THE INDEPENDENT DEVELOPMENT TRUST

    Tuesday, 21 January 2025. The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) strongly condemns the brazen and corrupt interference by the Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Dean Macpherson, in the affairs of the Independent Development Trust (IDT). His actions not only undermine the integrity of this vital entity but also expose the Democratic Alliance’s (DA) […]

EFF STATEMENT ON THE R3.4 MILLION FRAUD SCANDAL AT SAMRO

Monday, 20 January 2025. The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) condemns the ongoing corruption at the Southern African Music Rights Organisation (SAMRO), following revelations of R3.4 million in fraudulent claims facilitated by former employees. This disgraceful conduct is not an isolated incident but part of SAMRO’s longstanding failure to prioritise the rights and livelihoods of South […]

EFF STATEMENT ON THE HAWKS INVESTIGATION INTO FRAUD AND CORRUPTION ALLEGATIONS AGAINST MINISTER KHUMBUDZO NTSHAVHENI

  Monday, 20 January 2025 The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has noted the pronouncement by the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI), otherwise known as the Hawks, of the conclusion of their investigation into charges and allegations of fraud and corruption against Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni. The investigation by the Hawks comes after […]

EFF STATEMENT WELCOMING RELAXING OF SANCTIONS AGAINST CUBA

  Friday, 17 January 2025.   The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) welcomes the United States President Joe Biden’s intention to remove Cuba from the unjust designation as a “state sponsor of terrorism.” This long-overdue decision reflects the undeniable truth that the sanctions imposed on Cuba have always been a politically motivated attack on a sovereign […]

EFF STATEMENT ON THE APPLICATION BY THE PRUDENTIAL AUTHORITY TO LIQUIDATE ITHALA SOC BANK

Friday, 17 January 2025 The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) strongly condemns the decision of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) Prudential Authority (PA) to apply for the liquidation of Ithala SOC Limited. The EFF further condemns the failure of the National Treasury to step in and support Ithala SOC Limited in obtaining a banking license, […]

EFF STATEMENT ON THE STILFONTEIN DISASTER

    Thursday, 16 January 2025.   The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) is deeply saddened and outraged by the devastating tragedy unfolding in Stilfontein, North West, where 216 illegal miners have been rescued, and 78 bodies have been retrieved following months of government negligence and a disregard for human life. This disaster is a grim […]

EFF STATEMENT ON THE CEASEFIRE AGREEMENT IN GAZA

Thursday, 16 January 2025.   The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) acknowledges the recently announced ceasefire agreement in Gaza, brokered by Qatar, Egypt, and the United States, as a small but critical reprieve in Israel’s genocidal campaign against the Palestinian people. While the agreement, set to last 42 days, allows for the release of prisoners on […]