Malema Gunning for President

As the elections draw closer, all those that habour legislative and presidential ambitions begin to set their house in order. In line with this, the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has taken the proverbial bull by the horns and announced their presidential candidate. This, they did on Monday in Johannesburg at a press briefing. According to the EFF, the person to represent the party in the presidential elections is their leader, Julius Malema. This means that Juju, as he is c... Read more »
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By Helen Zille On Monday, March 17th, 2014

The Revenge of a “Worst Order” Racist

It is intriguing — and difficult — to predict which issues will seize the media’s imagination. It is often even more surprising to see which issues are neglected or ignored. Two weeks ago — ... Read more »
By Oliver Ngwenya On Monday, March 17th, 2014

ANC Takes to the Churches in Campaign

The ANC yesterday took to the churches to help their campaign as the race for the 7 May elections hots up. Gwede Mantashe and Cyril Ramaphosa were in various churches in the Free State province in an apparent a... Read more »
By PAW On Wednesday, March 5th, 2014

EFF Member Dies Outside Pretoria High Court

A member of the ‘Red Brigade’, the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), collapsed and died outside court in Pretoria today apparently from injuries sustained when he tripped and fell. The man, who was o... Read more »
By Ntokozo Sindane On Sunday, March 2nd, 2014

NUMSA to Add to List of SA Political Parties

The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa has announced that it is preparing to launch a new political organisation aimed at dealing with the issues of a united working class. The announcement was made... Read more »
By PAW On Saturday, March 1st, 2014

Political Parties Target Mining Community of Marikana

Barely four months after Julius Malema’s Economic Freedom Fighters painted the town of Marikana red, the African National Congress decided to do the same with its own colours. In October 2013, the EFF took a ... Read more »
By Staff Writer On Wednesday, February 12th, 2014

Sequestration Order Could Shatter Malema’s Political Dreams

Last year, Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) president Julius Malema said he would become the country’s president this year after the elections. However, his dream may be shattered or delayed if the court&#... Read more »
By Mvusi Ngubane On Monday, February 3rd, 2014

DA Challenges Police Denial to March

The Democratic Alliance has set a legal challenge on Sunday against a police decision denying the opposition party permission to march to the African National Congress’s headquarters on Tuesday, reports N... Read more »
By Staff Writer On Monday, January 27th, 2014

EFF Defends Building a House for a Woman in Nkandla

Earlier this month the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) was hailed for its commitment to helping the poor when the party’s president, Julius Malema, handed over a house they built for an elderly woman and her ... Read more »
By Staff Writer On Sunday, January 12th, 2014

ANC Supporters Arrested for Attacking EFF Members in Nkandla

A number of ANC supporters were reportedly arrested on Saturday after  attacking Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) members at a house opening gathering in Nkandla. EFF members, led by their Commander in Chief Ju... Read more »