Julius Malema

Malema meets local painter and Times cover artist, Nelson Makomo

EFF leader, Julius Malema met local painter and Times Magazine cover artist, Nelson Makomo. Sharing photos of the two together, Malema expressed his pride and support for the artist and his "historical achievement".

Fikile Mbalula and Robert Marawa clash in battle over 'EFF marketing'

Fikile Mbalula and Robert Marawa went toe-to-toe over the weekend in a Twitter war of epic proportions. The spat had the ANC head of elections accusing the sports personality of promoting the EFF. Marawa wasn't having any of it.

Malema feels misunderstood about EFF slap and assassination claims

Julius Malema apparently feels like his party, the Economic Freedom Fighters, has been misunderstood. This comes in apparent response to the recent incident where a member stands accused of assaulting an officer after the SONA.

Police officer opened case of assault against EFF after #SONA2019 slap

The #SONA2019 slap has led to a case of assault being opened against the Economic Freedom Fighters. Warrant Officer Johan Carstens opened the case after the party's head of security, Marshall Dlamini allegedly assaulted him.

Ministry of Police confirms receiving info on a threat against Malema

Police Minister Bheki Cele's office has confirmed that it received info on the claims of an assassination threat against Julius Malema that would have been carried out at the State of The Nation Address on the 7th of February.

Video shows hilarious moment Juju swiped at Thabang Makwetla during #SONA2019

Although the annual State of Nation Address went down mostly smoothly, there were a couple of moments parliament, and South Africans, were left in stitches. One of our favorite moments was Juju's swipe at Makwetla.

EFF claims 'right-wing assassination plot' to blame for SONA scuffle

The Economic Freedom Fighter's have released a statement on the scuffle that took place at the SONA last night. The party claims that there had been assassination threats aimed at Julius Malema and the act had been in self defence

5 times the Economic Freedom Fighters got violent in Parliament

The Economic Freedom Fighters have made headlines once again for resorting to violence and a Parliamentary event. Briefly.co.za explores the five other times the chamber descended into violence and chaos involving the red berets.

EFF stay seated and boycott Afrikaans section of national anthem

The EFF appear to have sat out the Afrikaans section of the national anthem during SONA. A video has surfaced online showing the party members remaining seated while the chamber signs Die Stem. The EFF has boycotted it before

Julius Malema claims that Ramaphosa copied EFF manifesto for SONA

While Cyril Ramaphosa's SONA speech drew a mostly positive response, the EFF's Julius Malema took major issue with it. He accused the president of stealing policy ideas from his party's election manifesto, like the tablets idea

Malema explains why the Economic Freedom Fighters didn't disrupt SONA

South Africa was expecting an eventful evening at the SONA, with the EFF set to disrupt proceedings. However, it seems as if the party was satisfied that the president had met their demands for a peaceful evening.

Video allegedly shows EFF members fighting white people at #SONA2019

A video has started circulating on social media which showed Floyd Shivambu and several other EFF members in an altercation with a couple of white people. Another clip showed an EFF female member chasing a man.

Mzansi disappointed by EFF’s ‘new dawn’ of good behaviour at SONA

Mzansi was feeling a little let down by Julius Malema and the EFF not disrupting the SONA. South Africans felt Juju had been neutralised by Ramaphosa's opening remarks. Social media called the event a "party pooper".

Radio host calls EFF manifesto nonsense after Juju cancels appearance

Radio host Eusebius McKaiser slammed the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) manifesto after its leader allegedly cancelled an appearance. The host took to social media to call the EFF's manifesto nonsense - just in stronger terms.

What will life be like under EFF? SA economists spill the beans

The Economic Freedom Fighters detailed their plan for an employed, educated and productive South Africa with their election manifesto. Upon closure inspection it becomes apparent that the end result could be a heavily taxed nation

Fact check: Is the EFF's manifesto a document filled with hot air?

The Economic Freedom Fighters released their election manifest over the weekend. Although supporters of the party were enthusiastic about the promises made, many of the policy's are ambitious to the point of being fantasy.

Malema's lawyer is accused of opening fire on farm workers, injuring 4

Julius Malema's lawyer, Tumi Mokwena, has been accused of firing unprovoked shots at workers. The allegations were made by one of the workers on the Zebediela farm who lost his middle finger in the incident. Mokwena denies this

Julius Malema: ANC duplicated the EFF's land expropriation policy

Malema is adamant that the ANC has not only adopted the EFF's land reform movement as their own, but lacks the commitment to see it through. This comes in response to the likelihood of the ANC missing the deadline for amendments.

Shivambu maintains that no member of the EFF has been found guilty

The deputy president of the EFF, Floyd Shivambu is confident that the party is worthy of the nation's trust. Commenting on the launch of their manifest this weekend, he maintained that no leader has been proven guilty to date.

Dali Mpofu ‘sings’ national anthem but remains silent during Die Stem

Chairman of the EFF, Dali Mpofu, has made his opinion on the national anthem extremely clear. Speaking at the launch of the party's election manifesto, the advocate encouraged supporters to omit the English and Afrikaans parts.

DJ Sello: Juju shows off his music skills and it shook social media

South Africans were left impressed and entertained after a video went viral of EFF leader, Julius Malema, showing off his DJ skills. "They will play this clip one day when he becomes the president ," one social media user wrote.