Can Julius Malemaβs EFF make socialism work in South Africa?
The EFF was founded exactly a decade ago. It currently has 44 MPs, following the 2019 national election. It wants South Africa to adopt socialism
βAll the pursuits of capitalism in Africa have dismally failedβ
Exactly ten years ago, firebrand South African politician Julius Malema and his allies, established the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF).
It came after he was expelled from the ruling African National Congress (ANC) for βfomenting divisions and bringing the party into disreputeβ.
At its first national election in 2014, the EFF received over 6% of the vote and went on to get nearly 11%, five years later.
Itβs popular among young Black South Africans for its pro-poor Marxist-Leninist brand of Socialism.
As it turns ten, it will be celebrating this milestone at the iconic 94, 000 seater FNB stadium in Johannesburg on Saturday.
Africa Dailyβs Mpho Lakaje sits down with the partyβs deputy president and co-founder, Floyd Shivambu for a wide ranging discussion.
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