EFF has influenced SA’s political discourse: Malema

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) National People’s Assembly has always taken place during definitive moments in the history of South Africa, according to EFF leader Julius Malema who is delivering the party’s political report in Nasrec, south of Johannesburg.

The party is hosting its third National People’s Assembly to elect its top six leaders.

Over 2 000 party delegates are taking part in the elective conference.

Malema says the EFF has managed to influence the political discourse of the country.

“The first National People’s Assembly occurred when the nation was reeling from the tragedy of the brutal massacre of the 34 Lonmin Mineworkers in Marikana. And the former liberation movement had a firm electoral grip on our democracy which gave them a sense of impunity resulting in high levels of unchecked corruption. It was the formation of this movement that brought the Marikana massacre into the corridors of Parliament and shook the former liberation movement to its core.”

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Leaders who have left the party

Meanwhile, EFF Gauteng Chairperson, Nkululeko Dunga, says the recent departure of some of the party’s prominent leaders has served as a reminder of some of the obstacles faced by the party.

The EFF has been hit by various challenges leading up to the Third National People’s Assembly where former Deputy President, Floyd Shivambu, and former national chairperson, Dali Mpofu, have left the organisation for the uMkhonto weSizwe Party.

Dunga says former leaders who have left the organisation prioritised their own interests over that of the party.

“However, we must acknowledge that the EFF has faced challenges both from within and without. The recent departure of some leaders who prioritised selfish ambition over the collective liberation of our people served as a reminder of the obstacles we face and continue to face in our revolutionary journey.”