EFF.
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- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Active this week
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ANC, EFF, and ActionSA formed a coalition in Tshwane, while the DA defended the city manager against allegations.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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EFF exposed improper police searches of Automated License Plate Reader data.Some support1 report
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EFF, led by Julius Malema, held a voter registration campaign in Johannesburg and referenced a location in Limpopo.Some support1 report
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EFF prepares for electoral engagements in South Africa.Well supported3 reports4 developments inside
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EFF urged Robert Mugabe to step down in 2016.Some support1 report
Earlier this month
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EFF advocated for digital freedoms across the Middle East and North Africa.Some support1 report
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EFF is confirmed as a political party operating within the East Rand region.Some support2 reports
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EFF held mayoral launches in Gauteng and Johannesburg, detailing its leadership and engaging with Ipsos for presentations.Some support1 report
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EFF addressed community issues in Mthatha, utilizing KSD structures for community reporting.Some support1 report
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EFF intensified its election drive in Pietermaritzburg, where Julius Malema campaigned in the City Hall, focusing on the candidate in Msunduzi.Some support1 report
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AIC, EFF, Al Jama-ah, Patriotic Alliance, and Afrika Mayibuye Movement are fielding candidates for the Buffalo City Metro elections.Some support1 report
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EFF is campaigning in South Africa on national issues such as land and wealth distribution.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) has reviewed the approach regarding the ongoing surveillance issues.Well supported4 reports1 development inside
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EFF accuses the Department of Correctional Services of defying court orders regarding staff, following a Labour Court ruling on G4S employee transfers.Some support1 report1 development inside
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EFF challenges PA's exoneration of Senzo Mchunu's actions as a committee investigates the ministerial directive on police corruption.Some support1 report
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EFF urged the court to reject Cyril Ramaphosa's bid in a legal challenge.Some support1 report
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Data Privacy Brasil and EFF are collaborating on data protection recommendations.Some support1 report
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TechSpot reported on data collection practices at AliExpress, highlighting industry-wide issues.Some support1 report
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EFF pressures South African government on migration issues while President Ramaphosa addresses anti-migrant sentiment.Some support1 report
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EFF condemns the ANC regarding mass appointments made within the Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality.Some support1 report
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EFF is calling for the removal of Mark Burke from his parliamentary committees, amidst an ongoing SARB investigation and potential DA action.Well supported4 reports1 development inside
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The EFF deputy chairperson is in Limpopo, where Kutama managed a municipality, and Ramathuba received an alert regarding Kutama's dismissal.Some support1 report
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EFF challenged the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) regarding the costs associated with Parliament rebuilding.Some support1 report
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Julius Malema, leader of the EFF, criticized the Popular podcast.Some support1 report
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EFF reviewed the AntiFreeze.app for legal concerns after it onboarded a watchdog group in Southern California.Some support1 report
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EFF accuses the city of Bloemfontein of engaging in land privatization.Some support1 report
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The Speaker made a decision not to oppose a court application, while the EFF commented on parliamentary proceedings.Well supported4 reports
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Las Vegas hosts the annual DEF CON conference, and Cindy Cohn was a former executive director of EFF.Some support1 report
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ATM appealed a decision to the Constitutional Court, which EFF also joined. Ramaphosa sought a stay of execution from the court.Some support2 reports
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Unsubstantiated allegations have surfaced against the City Manager of the City of Tshwane Municipal Council.Well supported6 reports2 developments inside
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National Treasury criticized the EFF over failures in fiscal management.Some support1 report
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The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) launched its manifesto in Limpopo on July 25, 2026.Some support3 reports
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Police in Dearborn deploy Skydio drones, leading to warnings from EFF about privacy risks of drone technology.Some support1 report
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Product failures involving Flock Safety were cited in Chicago, leading to EFF warnings about feature removal.Some support2 reports
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EFF warns against Flock Safety's mass surveillance tools, which critics say could aid Trump's deportation agenda.Some support2 reports
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The President used executive power to fire a commissioner, the Supreme Court affirmed privacy rights for EFF work, and the government issued a directive to Anthropic.Some support1 report
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The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) attacked Parks Tau's decision on contract award and challenged Paul Mashatile's proximity to a lottery operator.Some support2 reports
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The EFF has used its platform to criticize the current security spending allocations made by SAPS within South Africa.Some support1 report
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EFF is contesting all wards in the Eastern Cape province.Some support2 reports
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EFF welcomed Thoko Didiza's veto decision, while John Hlophe is represented on a committee chaired by Didiza.Some support1 report
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EFF filed a lawsuit against government agencies regarding speech, targeting government overreach into private speech platforms under the JAWBONE Act.Some support1 report
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Congress postpones FISA authority expiration while FBI collects communications from Americans and EFF demands warrant requirements.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Around EFF this week
News at the entities that move EFF most-
Cyril Ramaphosa OperationalMultiple African nations report political and social developments, including Ramaphosa's trade warnings and Shakahola convictions in Kenya.Moves EFF
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Johannesburg OperationalBongani Baloyi was announced as a mayoral candidate for Johannesburg by Sibonelo Nomvalo during a media briefing in uMhlanga.Moves EFF
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Tlaleng Mofokeng StructuralMultiple candidates, including Herman Mashaba, Helen Zille, and Tlaleng Mofokeng, are running for the Johannesburg mayoral office.Moves EFF
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African National Congress OperationalCyril Ramaphosa leads the African National Congress party.Moves EFF
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DHS OperationalDHS named illegal aliens arrested in Kansas on October 19, 2026.Moves EFF
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high court OperationalA High Court bench was established in Ladakh, with a ceremonial bench held in Leh involving specific judges and bar association leaders.Moves EFF
Connections
The 40 strongest of 76, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Julius Malema Structural
Julius Malema serves as the leader of the EFF political organization.
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Cyril Ramaphosa Operational
Ramaphosa and EFF are actively engaged in political and legal conflict, with EFF opposing Ramaphosa's executive actions and demanding political influence.
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South Africa Operational
EFF actively competes with and pressures the South African government on electoral, migration, and social policy issues.
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Johannesburg Operational
EFF is a formal member of the Johannesburg coalition government and actively participates in its governance and political operations.
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Tlaleng Mofokeng Structural
Tlaleng Mofokeng is running as a candidate under the organizational banner of EFF.
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African National Congress Operational
EFF and ANC are currently engaged in a political coalition with ActionSA, indicating a shared operational partnership.
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parliament Operational
EFF actively participates in and challenges the proceedings and decisions of the Parliament.
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high court Operational
EFF actively challenges committee decisions within the high court.
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Anthropic Transactional
EFF acted as legal counsel and advocate for Anthropic in response to potential sanctions.
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Eugene Mthethwa Structural
Eugene Mthethwa is a Member of Parliament (MP) representing the EFF political party.
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Cindy Cohn Structural
Cindy Cohn served as a former executive director of the EFF.
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Parks Tau Operational
EFF is actively challenging Parks Tau's decision regarding a contract award.
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KwaZulu-Natal Operational
EFF is actively leveraging its potential influence through election drives and seats in KwaZulu-Natal's hung councils.
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Oscar Mabuyane Transactional
The relationship is currently defined by a lodged criminal case concerning academic fraud.
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Data Privacy Brasil Operational
The two entities are actively collaborating on developing and discussing data protection recommendations.
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Omphile Maotwe Structural
Omphile Maotwe serves as the treasurer-general for EFF.
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Flock Safety Operational
EFF actively warns against Flock Safety's mass surveillance tools, which has influenced product feature removal.
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Nomakhosazana Meth Operational
Meth is currently responding to questions posed by the EFF regarding their work.
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Bloemfontein Operational
The EFF has actively accused Bloemfontein of land privatization.
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DHS Operational
EFF actively challenges DHS regarding its practices related to civil liberties and government overreach.
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Development Bank of Southern Africa Operational
The two organizations are actively engaged in a dispute regarding the costs associated with Parliament rebuilding.
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National Treasury Structural
The National Treasury formally scrutinizes and criticizes EFF regarding its fiscal management failures.
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Thoko Didiza Operational
EFF has taken specific political actions regarding Thoko Didiza, including welcoming a veto decision and initiating a no confidence motion.
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Nicole Ozer Structural
Nicole Ozer serves as an Executive Director for EFF.
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constitutional court Operational
The EFF has actively challenged rulings and interdicts issued by the Constitutional Court.
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Floyd Shivambu Structural
Floyd Shivambu held the formal position of deputy president within the EFF.
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Drop Structural
EFF advocated for the law that created the Drop tool, establishing a foundational policy dependency.
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Feroz Khan Operational
Feroz Khan utilized the EFF as a platform to attack political rivals in parliament.
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Dali Mpofu Structural
Dali Mpofu served as the chairperson of the EFF organization.
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AliExpress Operational
The relationship is labeled as competitive due to shared industry issues concerning data collection practices.
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Western Cape Operational
EFF is actively involved in the political processes and legal challenges relevant to the governance and outcomes of the Western Cape.
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Paul Mashatile Operational
EFF actively challenges Paul Mashatile regarding potential conflicts of interest related to the lottery operator.
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Judicial Service Commission Operational
EFF actively challenges the findings and processes of the Judicial Service Commission.
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National Press Photographers Association Operational
The two organizations are observed co-acting in a legal advocacy effort by joining an amicus brief challenging FAA rules.
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Patriotic Alliance Operational
EFF actively challenges decisions made by the Patriotic Alliance regarding specific actions.
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Department of Correctional Services Operational
EFF publicly accuses the Department of Correctional Services of operational failures regarding staff and defiance of court orders.
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Robert Mugabe Operational
EFF urged Robert Mugabe to step down in 2016.
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Dobbs Mentioned together
Dobbs's decisions are thematically linked to the digital and reproductive rights issues championed by EFF.
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KSD Structural
EFF utilizes KSD's established structures for its community reporting functions.
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Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality Operational
EFF monitors and publicly criticizes governance issues, specifically mass appointments, within the Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
7 events- EFF exposed improper police searches of Automated License Plate Reader data.
- EFF, led by Julius Malema, held a voter registration campaign in Johannesburg and referenced a location in Limpopo.
- EFF urged Robert Mugabe to step down in 2016.
- EFF advocated for digital freedoms across the Middle East and North Africa.
- EFF is confirmed as a political party operating within the East Rand region.
- EFF held mayoral launches in Gauteng and Johannesburg, detailing its leadership and engaging with Ipsos for presentations.
- EFF addressed community issues in Mthatha, utilizing KSD structures for community reporting.
September 2026
5 events- EFF intensified its election drive in Pietermaritzburg, where Julius Malema campaigned in the City Hall, focusing on the candidate in Msunduzi.
- AIC, EFF, Al Jama-ah, Patriotic Alliance, and Afrika Mayibuye Movement are fielding candidates for the Buffalo City Metro elections.
- EFF is campaigning in South Africa on national issues such as land and wealth distribution.
- EFF challenges PA's exoneration of Senzo Mchunu's actions as a committee investigates the ministerial directive on police corruption.
- EFF urged the court to reject Cyril Ramaphosa's bid in a legal challenge.
August 2026
14 events- ANC, EFF, and ActionSA formed a coalition in Tshwane, while the DA defended the city manager against allegations.
- EFF accuses the Department of Correctional Services of defying court orders regarding staff, following a Labour Court ruling on G4S employee transfers.
- Data Privacy Brasil and EFF are collaborating on data protection recommendations.
- TechSpot reported on data collection practices at AliExpress, highlighting industry-wide issues.
- EFF pressures South African government on migration issues while President Ramaphosa addresses anti-migrant sentiment.
- EFF condemns the ANC regarding mass appointments made within the Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality.
- EFF is calling for the removal of Mark Burke from his parliamentary committees, amidst an ongoing SARB investigation and potential DA action.
- The EFF deputy chairperson is in Limpopo, where Kutama managed a municipality, and Ramathuba received an alert regarding Kutama's dismissal.
- EFF challenged the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) regarding the costs associated with Parliament rebuilding.
- Julius Malema, leader of the EFF, criticized the Popular podcast.
- EFF reviewed the AntiFreeze.app for legal concerns after it onboarded a watchdog group in Southern California.
- EFF accuses the city of Bloemfontein of engaging in land privatization.
- Las Vegas hosts the annual DEF CON conference, and Cindy Cohn was a former executive director of EFF.
- ATM appealed a decision to the Constitutional Court, which EFF also joined. Ramaphosa sought a stay of execution from the court.
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July 2026
7 events- National Treasury criticized the EFF over failures in fiscal management.
- The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) launched its manifesto in Limpopo on July 25, 2026.
- Police in Dearborn deploy Skydio drones, leading to warnings from EFF about privacy risks of drone technology.
- Product failures involving Flock Safety were cited in Chicago, leading to EFF warnings about feature removal.
- EFF warns against Flock Safety's mass surveillance tools, which critics say could aid Trump's deportation agenda.
- The President used executive power to fire a commissioner, the Supreme Court affirmed privacy rights for EFF work, and the government issued a directive to Anthropic.
- The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) attacked Parks Tau's decision on contract award and challenged Paul Mashatile's proximity to a lottery operator.
June 2026
9 events- EFF prepares for electoral engagements in South Africa.
- The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) has reviewed the approach regarding the ongoing surveillance issues.
- The Speaker made a decision not to oppose a court application, while the EFF commented on parliamentary proceedings.
- Unsubstantiated allegations have surfaced against the City Manager of the City of Tshwane Municipal Council.
- The EFF has used its platform to criticize the current security spending allocations made by SAPS within South Africa.
- EFF is contesting all wards in the Eastern Cape province.
- EFF welcomed Thoko Didiza's veto decision, while John Hlophe is represented on a committee chaired by Didiza.
- EFF filed a lawsuit against government agencies regarding speech, targeting government overreach into private speech platforms under the JAWBONE Act.
- Congress postpones FISA authority expiration while FBI collects communications from Americans and EFF demands warrant requirements.