Sunday, 9 February 2025.

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) mourns the passing of former President Sam Shafishuna Daniel Nujoma, a revolutionary and the founding father of Namibia’s liberation. His passing at the age of 95 marks the end of a life dedicated to the total emancipation of the African people from colonial and apartheid rule.

Born into humble beginnings in 1929 in northern Namibia, Nujoma’s early life was shaped by hardship and resistance. From working as a railway cleaner while attending night school, to organising black workers against forced removals, he embodied the spirit of defiance that would define his lifelong struggle for justice. Co-founding and leading the South West Africa People’s Organisation (SWAPO) from 1960 cemented his role as a fearless leader in Namibia’s liberation struggle against the brutal apartheid regime.

Comrade Nujoma’s revolutionary journey saw him endure decades in exile, leading SWAPO’s armed struggle while mobilising international solidarity for Namibia’s independence. His commitment culminated in the victory of 1990, when Namibia was finally freed from apartheid South Africa’s grip. As the country’s first democratically elected president, he led until 2005, laying the foundation for a sovereign and independent Namibia.

His legacy, together with that of Andimba Toivo ya Toivo and other Namibian liberation heroes, reminds us that freedom is never given but fought for. His sacrifices, from the battlefields to the political arena, mirror the struggles of all movements across the continent, including the EFF’s pursuit of true economic freedom in our lifetime.

As the EFF we extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, the people of Namibia, and the SWAPO movement. As we celebrate his life, we reaffirm our commitment to the unfinished struggle for total liberation, economic justice, and the dignity of all African people. Rest in revolutionary peace freedom fighter Comrade Sam Shafishuna Nujoma!

ISSUED BY THE ECONOMIC FREEDOM FIGHTERS

Leigh-Ann Mathys (National Spokesperson) 082 304 7572

Thato Lebyane (Media Enquiries) 078 304 7572