The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) are hosting an urgent press conference on Thursday at noon, following reports of significant leadership changes within the party.
- The EFF’s press conference is scheduled for 12:00 at their Braamfontein headquarters in Johannesburg.
- Reports suggest Floyd Shivambu has resigned as the EFF’s deputy president after a fallout with Julius Malema.
- The press conference may also announce additional resignations within the party.
Watch live: EFF hosts urgent press conference
The event, which you can watch live on Swisher Post, comes amid rumours of significant internal changes within the party.
According to reports, Deputy President Floyd Shivambu has submitted his resignation following a fallout with party leader Julius Malema.
Sources within the party suggest that Shivambu was approached by wealthy businesspeople who allegedly promised to fund his campaign to challenge Malema at the party’s elective congress in December.
The situation reportedly escalated when Malema became aware of Shivambu’s alleged plans, leading to a significant rift between the two leaders.
Rumours currently circulating in political circles also suggest that Floyd Shivambu has been offered a senior leadership position within the MK Party.
The MK Party, which is currently embroiled in a legal battle with the SABC, could be seeking to bolster its leadership ranks amid ongoing challenges.
The EFF has faced increasing pressure recently, with ongoing scrutiny over the VBS Mutual Bank scandal and internal disagreements becoming more pronounced.
The press conference is expected to provide clarity on the party’s leadership situation and what this means for the EFF moving forward.
