Friday, 21  February 2025

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) condemns, in the strongest possible terms, the despicable and barbaric death threats issued against our comrade, Honourable Carl Niehaus. These threats, made by Mr. Leon Johan Koekemoer, leader of the notorious extreme right-wing group Delta, and supported by 538 of his followers, represent a direct attack on the safety and freedom of a dedicated liberation hero who has tirelessly fought against the horrors of apartheid.

Hon. Carl Niehaus, a white man who proudly stands in the ranks of the EFF, embodies the values of true liberation and justice, opposing the racist and reactionary ideologies propagated by Koekemoer and his hate-fuelled supporters. The fact that Mr. Niehaus, as a member of the EFF, continues to work towards a future of equality and freedom for all South Africans, regardless of race, has enraged those who cling to the archaic, white supremacist beliefs of apartheid.

Koekemoer, a former member of the Boeremag has a well-documented history of extreme right-wing activities and terrorist inclinations. His call for the assassination of an EFF member is not an isolated incident, but rather a reflection of the dangerous and racist faction of South African society hellbent on reigniting the flames of hatred, and white supremacy that the EFF stands resolutely opposed to.

In response to these threats, Hon. Carl Niehaus has since opened a case with the South African Police Service (SAPS) yesterday. The EFF is closely monitoring the case, and we demand that the authorities treat these death threats with the utmost seriousness. It is unacceptable that individuals like Koekemoer, who openly advocate for violence and murder, are allowed to propagate such dangerous ideologies in the public sphere without facing consequences.

We call on the police and law enforcement agencies to act swiftly and decisively, ensuring that Koekemoer and his supporters are held accountable and face the full force of the law.

We stand resolute in our belief that South Africa’s freedom and democracy will never be undermined by individuals like Koekemoer and his hate-driven agenda.

ISSUED BY THE ECONOMIC FREEDOM FIGHTERS

Leigh-Ann Mathys (National Spokesperson) 082 304 7572

Thato Lebyane (Media Enquiries) 078 304 7572