Economic Freedom Fighters
Coverage of Economic Freedom Fighters in the Nexus archive.
- ANC-EFF Coalition Fears Rattle South African Markets and Investors
The African National Congress (ANC) lost its majority in the 2024 election, forming the first national coalition since 1994 with the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), causing market uncertainty. This led to a 1.7% drop in the rand and a decline in South African international bonds.
- What next for South African opposition firebrand Malema after his five-year prison sentence?
South African opposition leader Julius Malema received a five-year prison sentence, casting uncertainty over his political future as one of the country's most controversial figures.
- South African politician Julius Malema given five-year jail term for gun offence
South African politician Julius Malema, leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters, was sentenced to five years in prison for firing a rifle in the air at a 2018 political rally. His lawyers have sought leave to appeal the conviction, and legal arguments continue.