Can Julius Malemas EFF make socialism work in South Africa?

Published: July 28, 2023, 1 a.m.

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\\u201cAll the pursuits of capitalism in Africa have dismally failed\\u201d\\n \\nExactly ten years ago, firebrand South African politician Julius Malema and his allies, established the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF).\\n \\nIt came after he was expelled from the ruling African National Congress (ANC) for \\u201cfomenting divisions and bringing the party into disrepute\\u201d.\\n \\nAt its first national election in 2014, the EFF received over 6% of the vote and went on to get nearly 11%, five years later.\\n \\nIt\\u2019s popular among young Black South Africans for its pro-poor Marxist-Leninist brand of Socialism.\\n \\nAs it turns ten, it will be celebrating this milestone at the iconic 94, 000 seater FNB stadium in Johannesburg on Saturday.\\n \\nAfrica Daily\\u2019s Mpho Lakaje sits down with the party\\u2019s deputy president and co-founder, Floyd Shivambu for a wide ranging discussion.

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