2024

ROAD TO
VICTORY
WHAT IS
EFF?
YEAR OF MASS VOTER REGISTRATION
AND POLITICAL EDUCATION

2024 is our 1994

 “Our loyalty is to our people! We account only to
the poor and no one else! Let us go fighters,
forward towards the libera<on of the masses of
our people. Let us not <re! Let us not Retreat!
Victory Is Certain, We Will Govern South Africa
and Deliver Economic Freedom In Our Life<me!”

Commander in Chief and President

Julius Malema

“Our loyalty is to our people! We

account only to the poor and no one
else! Let us go fighters, forward
towards the liberation of the masses
of our people. Let us no tire! Let us
not Retreat!. Victory Is Certain, We
What is the Economic Freedom Fighters?
Will Govern South Africa and Deliver
Economic Freedom In Our Lifetime!”
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) is an economic emancipa5on movement that
strives for economic freedom for all South Africans, Africans, and people around
the world, allowing everyone to par5cipate meaningfully in the economy through
a decent job, a living income, access to a decent educa5on, healthcare, and food
security.

The EFF is also a poli5cal party that organises communi5es, takes up community
struggles, helps the poor and contest elec5ons at Municipal, Provincial and
Na5onal levels.

When and where was the EFF formed?

The EFF was formed on the 26th and 27th of July 2013 in Uncle Tom’s Hall in Soweto
next to Hector Peterson Memorial Square in the Gauteng Province. On the 26th of
July, Ac5vists from all corners of South Africa gathered in the Na5onal Assembly on
“What is to be Done?” and resolved to form the EFF as an economic emancipa5on
movement which will contest poli5cal power through elec5ons and all other
revolu5onary means necessary.

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What is the EFF’s Strategic Mission?
The aWainment of Economic Freedom in Our Life5me is our strategic mission.

Why was the EFF formed?

The EFF was formed due to the recogni5on that there was no poli5cal party in
South Africa which was placing, at the centre of its agenda, the programme to
realise economic libera5on. The EFF was formed from a realisa5on that poli5cal
power without economic power is meaningless, which informed the decision to
fight for the economic emancipa5on of the people of South Africa, Africa, and the
world.

How is the EFF going to fight for economic emancipa<on?

The EFF believes that the best contribu5on that can be made in the interna5onalist
struggle against global imperialism is to rid the world of imperialist domina5on
through seven non-nego5able cardinal pillars:

a. Expropriation of South Africa’s land without compensation for equal

redistribution in use.
b. Nationalisation of mines, banks, and other strategic sectors of the economy,
without compensation.
c. Building state and government capacity, which will lead to the abolishment of
tenders.
d. Free quality education, healthcare, houses, and sanitation.
e. Massive protected industrial development to create millions of sustainable
jobs, including the introduction of minimum wages in order to close the wage
gap between the rich and the poor, close the apartheid wage gap and promote
rapid career paths for Africans in the workplace.
f. Massive development of the African economy and advocating for a move from
reconciliation to justice in the entire continent.
g. Open, accountable, corrupt-free government and society without fear of
victimisation by state agencies.

To achieve this, it requires person-to-person interac5ons with all voters, building

credible and dependable elec5on structures that not only champion and address

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 community struggles through the contesta5on of poli5cal power but also strictly
adhere to the principles of the EFF.

What are the principles of the EFF?

i. Elected and collective leadership – all leaders of the EFF are democratically
and transparently elected in People’s Assemblies and should work as a
collective.
ii. Powers of the National People’s Assembly – The NPA is the highest decision-
making body of the EFF and all programmes and resolutions adopted at the
NPA guide the organisation until the next NPA.
iii. Democratic centralism – the practice of democratic consultation and
engagements before decisions are adopted and once adopted, they are
binding on all members and structures of the organisation.
iv. Mandates, accountability and reporting – Once members are mandated tasks,
they must fulfil the mandate. Whoever is given a responsibility at all levels of
the organisation and in deployments is obliged to account for and report on
the mandated work.
v. Constructive criticism and self-criticism – from time to time, members and
structures of the EFF should engage in constructive criticism and self-criticism,
meaning they should openly and honestly review the work they do and avoid
all forms of boastfulness and self-glorification over minor achievements.
vi. Discipline and hard work – Discipline in a revolution is not a side issue, it is an
essential ingredient and component of what the EFF seeks to achieve.
Discipline means utmost adherence to organisational resolutions and
programmes.
vii. Selflessness, loyalty to the organisation and love for one another –
selflessness means that members and leaders perform tasks and mandates
without expecting financial benefits, loyalty to the organisation means that at
all times, members and leaders will not keep quiet when the organisation is
unfairly criticised, and love for one another means that all members and
leaders should always look after each other and should not amass privileges
and wealth when other members of the organisation are living in poverty and
suffering.
1.Is EFF the only party in SA to make the economy the centre of its
party programme? What is the centre of the main parties
programmes?
2. Why is political power useless without economic power? Does
Liberation just mean seizing control of the means of production?
3. The politics of freedom, emancipation, and liberation.
4. Why are they fighting to economically fight for Africa and the world?
5. Why do they care about the internationalist struggle against
Imperialism? Which nation are they talking about? And what is
imperialism and what do they mean when they use this term?
6.The goal of any party is to get rid of democracy.

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Does the EFF Contest elec<ons?
The EFF contests na5onal general elec5ons and local government elec5ons. Since
its forma5on, the EFF has contested the 2014 and 2019 Na5onal General Elec5ons
and the 2016 and 2021 Local Government Elec5ons. In the 2014 Na5onal Elec5ons,
the EFF received 1.1 million votes, earning 25 seats in Parliament, and in the 2019
elec5ons, the EFF received 1.8 million votes, securing 44 members of Parliament.
In the 2021 Local Government Elec5ons, the EFF received 1.2 million votes, which
is 10.8% of the total, and secured 1066 PR Councillors and 19 Ward Councillors.
The organisa5on con5nues to be the only organisa5on that has significantly grown
and increased its support base in the four consecu5ve elec5ons.

How many public representa<ves does the EFF have?

Today, the EFF has a total of 1,188 public representa5ves. Of these, 53 are
Members of Parliament, 50 are members of provincial legislatures in all nine
provinces, and 1,085 are in local municipal councils. The EFF has a mayor in
Thembisile Hani Local Municipality in the Northern Cape, a deputy mayor in
Nongoma Local Municipality, speakers in Maphumulo Local Municipality, and
members of mayoral commiWees in the City of Johannesburg, the City of
eThekwini, the City of Ekurhuleni, and the City of Nelson Mandela Bay metros.
These members are responsible for finance, public safety, health, sports, arts and
culture, water, sanita5on, electricity, and waste. The EFF also has members of the
mayoral commiWees in the West Rand District Municipality and Mogale City Local
Municipality. In addi5on, the EFF has several councillors elected into municipal
execu5ve commiWees. EFF Public Representa5ves are at the forefront of service
delivery for our people.

What is the role of the EFF public representa<ves?

Public representa5ves of the EFF are present to fight for the rights of our people,
demand service delivery for our communi5es, and consistently hold the
government to account. They are also mandated to adopt schools, clinics, and
informal seWlements to ensure that these ins5tu5ons

and communi5es have a voice. To fulfil these responsibili5es, they adhere to the
EFF founding manifesto and the Code of Conduct for all EFF Caucuses in Parliament,
Provincial Legislatures, and Municipal Councils.

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What are some of the achievements since its forma<on?
1. EFF raised crucial awareness about illicit financial flows, aggressive tax
avoidance, and base erosion, presenting practical solutions to the Davis Tax
Committee.
2. EFF drove the legal battle leading to former President Jacob Zuma repaying
funds for non-security upgrades at his Nkandla residence.
3. EFF initiated a decisive campaign against the Gupta family, demanding their
departure from South Africa due to illicit influence over governmental
affairs.
4. EFF initiated a ground breaking criminal case against the Gupta family,
catalyzing numerous investigations into corruption.
5. EFF’s motion in the City of Tshwane resulted in the adoption of 24-hour
operational clinics.
6. EFF championed a motion for the insourcing of 460 security guards, leading
to full-time employment contracts.
7. EFF provided legal representation to artists like Fifi Cooper, fighting against
restrictive record label contracts.
8. EFF declared "THE YEAR OF PUBLIC HEALTH", leading initiatives to improve
healthcare service delivery and conditions for healthcare workers
nationwide.
9. EFF introduced secret voting in Parliament, securing the Constitutional
Court ruling granting the Speaker the power to prescribe a secret ballot for
motions of no confidence.
10. EFF, in collaboration with SANBS, launched a successful blood donation
programme, collecting 397 litres of blood to aid in community health.
11. EFF in KwaZulu-Natal secured the termination of all contracts with KPMG
within the legislature.
12. EFF's program enabled over 100,000 students to gain free admission to
higher learning institutions.
13. EFF led the national dialogue and legislative actions to amend the
constitution for land expropriation without compensation.
14. EFF proposed the National Health Amendment Bill, advocating for 24/7
operational clinics.
15. EFF introduced the Banks Amendment Bill, allowing the establishment of
state-owned banks.
16. EFF donated a tractor to the Zone 1 Community in Seshego, bolstering small-
scale, subsistence farming in the area.

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 17. EFF contributed fundamental submissions to the Moerane Commission,
addressing the underlying causes of political killings.
18. EFF led a significant march to advocate for the release of King Buyelekhaya
Dalindyebo from prison, which led to his release later.
19. EFF played a key role in the resignation of President Jacob Zuma in February
by scheduling a motion of no confidence against him.
20. EFF successfully advocated for the insourcing of over 5,000 security guards
in the City of Johannesburg.
21. EFF championed the insourcing of all government workers performing
recurring services, introducing the draft Insourcing Bill.
22. EFF organized a pivotal march, demanding transparency and progress
reports on corruption cases related to municipal activities.
23. EFF councillors in Breede Valley Municipal Council tabled a motion for the
municipality to build a swimming pool in Zwelethemba. The motion was
adopted, and the municipality began the construction of the pool.
24. EFF tabled a pivotal Motion without Notice following student protests,
advocating for heavy governmental investment in higher education
institutions.
25. EFF defended the independence of the Public Protector's office, resulting in
binding remedial actions against President Jacob Zuma over undue benefits.
26. EFF successfully tabled a motion in the City of Johannesburg to rename
William Nicol Drive to honour anti-apartheid activist Winnie Madikizela-
Mandela.

The EFF councillors and caucuses have had many collec5ve and individual victories
in all municipal councils where the EFF is represented. In sum, the EFF has brought
hope to ordinary South Africans and energised the programme of reviving
municipal councils as the most essen5al and cri5cal sphere of government,
Parliament and provincial legislatures.

What are the EFF’s views on Pan-Africanism and the integra<on

of the African con<nent?
The principal challenge confron5ng Africa is the lingering impact of coloniza5on
and neo-coloniza5on, phenomena that primarily benefit Western countries. These
countries exploit Africa's abundant natural, cultural, and human resources while
the con5nent grapples with poverty, inequality, unemployment, and conflicts. To
combat and ul5mately overcome coloniza5on and neo-colonialism, unity among
the dispossessed people of Africa is impera5ve.

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While the fight for economic freedom is indeed a na5onal struggle—aiming to
aWain state power in South Africa, expropriate land without compensa5on,
na5onalize key sectors of the economy, and establish a competent state—it is also
part of a broader, Pan-African struggle. This expansive baWle seeks to liberate the
en5re con5nent from the remnants of colonial dominion and its enduring legacy.

The EFF believes that the African con5nent must pursue massive development of
the African economy and move towards borderless Africa because the current
borders are not economically viable.

EFF Gender Based Violence Desk

The EFF Gender-Based Violence Desk is there to help vic5ms of gender-based
violence, inform society of the injus5ces suffered by vulnerable groups, and work
to raise society's levels of consciousness in an effort to restore and consolidate
genuine compassion for survivors.

The EFF Gender-Based Violence Desk is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Contact the EFF Gender-Based Violence Desk at 011 403 2313 or 060 855 7592 for
arer hours.

EFF Labour Desk

The EFF Labour Desk assists workers with unfair treatment, discrimina5on, and
racism in the workplace. Contact the EFF Labour Desk at 081 338 9677.

Who can join the EFF?

According to the Cons5tu5on of the EFF, any South African ci5zen who has reached
the age of 16 and accepts the Cons5tu5on of the EFF, joins a branch of the
organisa5on and works ac5vely in the branch, carries out the organisa5on’s
decisions, observes its discipline and pays membership joining fees may apply to
be a member of the EFF.

How to join the EFF?

Anyone who wishes to apply for membership must complete the form and pay the
joining fee.

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Can one become a member without paying the joining fee?
No. Anyone who does not pay for membership remains a supporter of the EFF.

How much is the joining fee?

R10 for a period of 2 years.

The decision to accept or reject any membership applica5on rest with the Central
Command Team as the highest decision-making body in between NPAs.

What is a branch?
The branch is the most basic unit of the EFF and is cons5tuted of a minimum of 100
paid-up Members in a WARD who have elected a Branch Command Team. EFF
branches are responsible for work of the organisa5on at a community level on a
day to day basis.

What is expected of each member of the EFF?

All members of the EFF must comply with the provisions of the Cons5tu5on, as
well as with the aims, objec5ves, principles and policies of the EFF. Further,
members must par5cipate in the programmes and ac5vi5es of the organisa5on,
and strengthen, promote and defend the EFF and to popularise its poli5cs, policies,
rules, regula5ons and programmes.

Members of the EFF are also expected to par5cipate in community struggles and
ac5vi5es, know details of their community and must be willing to listen to the
concerns of the people and find solu5on to help the people.

Members of the EFF are expected to do the following;

a. Attend all meetings of the EFF in the Voting District, Branch, Region or Province
unless they have other commitments.
b. Recruit other members of the community to join the EFF.
c. Defend the EFF whenever it is attacked by members of other political parties.
d. Help members of the community and always portray the good image of the
organisation.

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Where to join the EFF?
The EFF is joined at a branch level by filling a membership form and paying of R10
and alterna5vely fill in the Membership form or visit hWps://effonline.org/become-
a-member/.

What are the EFF 2024 Na<onal General Elec<ons Core Strategy
Objec<ves?
1. Outline a path towards EFF victory in the 2024 General Elections;
2. Give a step-by-step approach to the implementation of the election
programme;
3. Equip internal structures and members on what is expected from them and
what they need to do;
4. Get people registered to vote in the 2024 General Elections;
5. Centralise the importance and indispensability of one-to-one interaction
with voters;
6. Guide the organisation on the elections campaign phases which the
organisation will engage on, in the period towards the 2024 General
Elections; and
7. Set the minimum discipline standards for EFF structures, Ground Forces and
Members in the period towards and after the 2024 General Elections.

What are the EFF 2024 Na<onal General Elec<ons addi<onal

complimentary objec<ves?
1. To build efficient election administration;
2. To develop a communication strategy; and
3. To maximally use technology.

What is the EFF Campaign strategy for the 2024 NPE?

The campaign strategy for the 2024 NPE, will be the Umntu Emntwini/Motho
Mothong
or person-to-person campaign strategy. The Person-to-Person, Umntu Emntwini /
Motho Mothong campaign is the door-to- door Campaign where registered voters
are engaged on a one-on-one basis through home and street visits, and are
persuaded through the People’s Manifesto to vote for the EFF. The voters must
agree or say they are undecided that they will vote for the EFF. Un5l such

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confirma5on has been verified through the EFF internal verifica5on systems, the
names submiWed will not be included in the Umntu Emntwini / Motho Mothong
campaign strategy target. Voters that have outrightly said “no” to vote for the EFF
will not be accounted for in the target.

What are the don’ts during the elec<on period?

1. Use any kind of violence or threats against anyone, particularly against
women;
2. who support other parties, including other Fighters;
3. Remove or destroy any other party’s property, posters or pamphlets;
4. disrupt another party’s public meeting, or prevent a meeting by any other
means;
5. Stop other parties from door-to-door work or campaigning in your area;
6. Threaten or stop people who want to attend meetings of other parties;
7. Force people to join your party, attend meetings or donate money;
8. Spread lies or false rumours about another party or a candidate;
9. Use violent language or urge people to use violence against any party or
person;
10. Participate in the campaign whilst under the influence of drugs or alcohol;
11. Smoke in front of a voter while canvassing their vote;
12. Perform door-to-door without a canvassing sheet and a copy of the voters’
roll;
13. Force people to speak to you if they are busy or tell you they do not have
time; nor
14. Use vulgar language or enter into confrontations with voters during door-
to-door.

What are the do’s during the elec<on period?

1. Encourage all your members and supporters to be tolerant of other parties;
2. Condemn political violence;
3. Support the right of all parties to campaign freely in all areas;
4. Inform the proper authorities of all planned marches and rallies;
5. Actively work with all IEC structures;
6. Co-operate with the police in their investigation of election crime and
violence;
7. Always speak out against gender-based violence;
8. Always wear clean EFF regalia when doing door-to-door;
9. Always ask if people have time to listen to you;

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 10. Introduce yourself by name and surname, and mention that you are an EFF
member, and you are a doing-to-door to campaign for the EFF; and
11. Always listen to what people say during door-to-door, take notes, and report
all issues to the leadership.

What is the rule about opera<onal and working mee<ngs?

During the elec5on period, no internal, opera5onal and working mee5ngs must be
held during the weekend. Mee5ngs from Friday to Sunday are strictly prohibited.
Internal mee5ngs must take place between Monday and Thursday.

What are the roles and obliga<ons of EFF Ground Forces?

1. To persuade people to register to vote and check their voter registra5on
status and address.
2. To conduct door-to-door regularly to persuade people who are registered to
vote to commit to vote for the EFF.
3. To always carry canvassing sheets, a notebook, and a pen to record details of
poten5al voters accurately and efficiently.
4. To always carry EFF materials which will make recruitment prac5cal and easy.
5. To always be clean and presentable during door-to-door.
6. To know exact details of their community, including the number of people in
their wards and the challenges the majority of people confront in their ward.
7. To listen to the concerns of the people and find solu5ons to help the people.
8. To par5cipate in genuine protest and mass ac5ons in their ward.
9. To report honestly in the repor5ng mee5ngs.
10. To foster a posi5ve and inclusive environment to encourage dialogue and
understanding between the EFF and poten5al voters.
11. To engage with community leaders and organiza5ons to understand the
community’s needs and priori5es beWer.
12. To be consistently reachable on the cellphone, ensuring open lines of
communica5on with both community members and other EFF Ground
Forces.
13. Ensure the cellphone is always charged and opera5onal, especially during
canvassing hours, to maintain effec5ve communica5on.
14. To conduct themselves with integrity and professionalism, reflec5ng the
values and principles of the EFF.
15. To remain sober and focused while conduc5ng door-to-door canvassing and
community interac5ons.

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 16. To educate the community about the EFF’s policies, objec5ves, and vision to
enable informed vo5ng decisions.
17. To con5nuously update their knowledge on current events, government
policies, and local issues to provide accurate informa5on to the community.
18. To regularly aWend EFF mee5ngs and training sessions to stay informed about
the organisa5on's strategies, policies, and developments.
19. To collaborate with other EFF Ground Forces and members to coordinate
efforts and share insights and experiences.
20. To be punctual and consistent in aWending community mee5ngs, forums, and
other events to establish a reliable presence.
21. To diligently follow up with the community members to address any
concerns, answer ques5ons, and provide addi5onal informa5on as needed.
22. To respect the diversity of opinions and experiences within the community
and address any form of discrimina5on or bias encountered during
interac5ons.

What are the elec<ons phases?

• MAYIHLOME PHASE

The MAYIHLOME phase of the Elec5ons Campaign is the founda5on stage where
leaders, ac5vists, community members, civil society, organised forma5ons, young
and old, employed and unemployed, are brought together to prepare the
organisa5on as it gears itself to enter the electoral baWle for the 2024 Elec5ons.
This phase will include listening sessions, stakeholder submissions, sectoral
mee5ngs, and robust engagements, which will culminate in the consolida5on of
the people’s aspira5ons and cons5tute the People’s Manifesto. This phase will also
lead to the conversion of structures where all leaders and structures will form part
of the elec5ons ground machinery.

• MAMELA PHASE

The MAMELA phase is an aggressive stage where the organisa5on launches the
manifesto, beginning the door-to-door campaign, community mee5ngs, etc.
During this phase, the country must be painted red, where branding and publicity
start along with the unveiling of billboards and posters. This is also a phase where
the organisa5on releases the radio and tv adverts. This phase will include radio and
tv interviews, public debates, etc.

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• TSHELA THUPA

The TSHELA THUPA phase is a total onslaught and campaign for the victory of the
EFF and will include rallies, community mee5ngs, door-to door, person-to- person,
church visits, and all forms of engagements outlined in the key principles of the
elec5ons campaign. This phase will be defined by aggressive campaign
programmes and capturing the names and contact details of all who agree to vote
for the EFF.

What is the Central Elec<on Task Force (CETF)?

CETF is established by the Central Command Team as the central organ and highest
decision-making body of the EFF for purposes of elec5on work. The CETF holds the
power to appoint and dismiss Convenors, Coordinators and all other Members of
the Elec5ons Task Forces at all levels of the organisa5on and may delegate such
powers to lower structures.

Who is the Convenor of the CETF?

President and Commander in Chief

Who is the Co-ordinator of the CETF?

Secretary General

What is the composi<on of the CETF?

The CETF is composed of all Members of the CCT, Convenors and Coordinators of
Provincial and Regional Elec5ons Task Forces. The CETF may invite experts and
other skilled people to be permanent or temporary members of the CETF.

How oVen should the CETF meet?

The CETF meets bi-weekly, or as and when it is needed.

What are Provincial Elec<on Task Forces (PETFs)?

PETFs are established by the Central Command Team and are responsible for the

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coordina5on of elec5ons work at the provincial level.

Who appoints PETF Convenors and Co-ordinators?

The Convenor and Coordinator of the PETFs are appointed by the Central
Command Team.

What is the composi<on of the PETF?

The PETF is composed of PCT Members with specific func5ons and deployments
cons5tute the en5rety of the PETF. Regional and Sub-regional Convenors and
Coordinators of the Elec5ons Task Forces are members of the PETF.

How oVen should the PETF meet?

The PETFs meet bi-weekly, or as and when it is needed.

What are Regional Elec<on Task Forces (RETFs)?

RETFs are established by the Central Command Team and are responsible for the
coordina5on of elec5ons work at the regional level.

Who appoints the RETF Convenors and Co-ordinators?

The Convenor and Coordinator of the RETFs are appointed by the Central
Command Team.

What is the composi<on of the RETF?

The RETF is composed of RCT Members with specific func5ons and deployments
cons5tute the en5rety of the RETF. Sub-regional Convenors and Coordinators of
the Elec5ons Task Forces are members of the RETF.

How oVen should the RETF meet?

The RETFs meet bi-weekly, or as and when it is needed.

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What are Sub-Regional Elec<on Task Forces (SRETFs)?
SRETFs are established by the PETFs and are responsible for the coordina5on of
elec5ons work at the sub-regional level.

Who appoints the SRETF Convenors and Co-ordinators?

The Convenor and Coordinator of the SRETFs are appointed by the PETF.

What is the composi<on of the SRETF?

The SRETF is composed of Sub-regional Conveners and Coordinators and all BETF
Conveners.

How oVen should the SRETF meet?

The SRETFs meet weekly, or as and when it is needed.

What are Branch Elec<on Task Forces (BETFs)?

The BETF are established by the PETF and are responsible for the coordina5on of
elec5ons work at the branch/ward level.

Who appoints the BETF Convenors and Co-ordinators?

The Convener and Coordinator of the BETFs are appointed by the PETF. The
Convener serves as the Chairperson of the BETF, while the Co-ordinator fulfils the
role of the Secretary for the BETF.

What are roles and obliga<ons of the BETF Convenor

(Chairperson)
1. To take the lead in convening the BETF at a ward level, ensuring mee5ngs,
ac5vi5es, and ini5a5ves align with the direc5ves of the Sub-Regional
Elec5ons Task Forces (SRETFs).
2. To oversee the appointment and management of the convenors and co-
ordinators of the Vo5ng Districts Elec5on Task Force (VDETFs), ensuring that
each VDETF is well-structured and func5onal.

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 3. To ensure that all voter details and related informa5on captured on
canvassing sheets from VDETF Convenors and Co-ordinators within the ward
are organized and maintained, streamlining the mobiliza5on and strategy
planning of the BETF.
4. To liaise directly with the SRETFs Convenors, Co-ordinators, and deployed
SRETF members, submivng crucial informa5on related to BETF and VDETF
ac5vi5es.
5. To spearhead efforts in understanding the ward's specifics, championing a
detailed understanding of the number of VDETFs and registered voters in
each Vo5ng District (VD).
6. To lead the ini5a5ve in documen5ng vital ward data and ensuring this
informa5on is u5lized for effec5ve strategy formula5on.
7. To foster rela5onships with key households, especially those with senior
ci5zens and orphans, ensuring their concerns are addressed.
8. To head repor5ng mee5ngs, sevng the agenda, and guiding the discussions
to ensure effec5ve communica5on of ward elec5on ac5vi5es.

9. To ac5vely promote open communica5on channels within the BETF and with
the broader community, ac5ng as the primary representa5ve of the BETF at
various forums.
10. To serve as the main bridge between grassroots level communi5es and higher
organiza5onal structures, emphasizing the alignment of SRETF direc5ves with
ward reali5es.

What are roles and obliga<ons of the BETF Co-ordinator

(Secretary):
1. To assist the Convenor in coordina5ng the BETF ac5vi5es at a ward level,
ensuring efficient communica5on and logis5cal support.
2. To play a pivotal role in the documenta5on process, capturing and organizing
canvassing sheets from VDETF Convenors and Co-ordinators within the ward.
3. To maintain detailed records of all BETF and VDETF ac5vi5es, ensuring
informa5on is ready for submission to the SRETFs Convenors, Co-ordinators,
and deployed SRETF members.
4. To support the Convenor in understanding the ward's specifics, aiding in data
collec5on and analysis efforts.
5. To handle administra5ve du5es, including the maintenance of records of
ward data such as schools, clinics, and other landmarks.
6. To facilitate communica5on within the BETF, ac5ng as a point of contact for
members and aiding in scheduling and organizing mee5ngs.

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 7. To take detailed minutes during repor5ng mee5ngs and ensure that these
records are stored securely and are easily accessible.
8. To promote open channels of communica5on, ensuring that BETF members
are well-informed and aligned with the set objec5ves.
9. To assist the Convenor in liaising with grassroots communi5es and higher
organiza5onal structures, ensuring that strategies and direc5ves are well-
integrated and effec5ve.
10. To handle any other secretarial du5es as required, ensuring the smooth
func5oning of the BETF.

What is the composi<on of the BETF?

The BETF is composed of members of the Branch Command Team or Ward
Command Team of the EFF and all Vo5ng District Convenors and Coordinators.

How oVen should the BETF meet?

The BETFs meet weekly, or as and when it is needed.

What are Vo<ng District Elec<on Task Forces (VDETFs)?

The VDETFs are established by the BETFs and are responsible for the coordina5on
of elec5ons work at the vo5ng district level.

Who appoints the VDETF Convenors and Co-ordinators?

The Convenor and Coordinator of the VDETFs are appointed by the BETF.

What is the composi<on of the VDETF?

The VDETF is composed of the VD Convener and Coordinator and must have a
minimum of 20 EFF Ground Forces who are strictly registered to vote in the
designated Vo5ng District.

How oVen should the VDETF meet?

The VDETFs meet on a daily basis to coordinate work for door-to-door, person-to-
person and intensified elec5on campaigns. VDETFs must designate its members as
Street and Block Coordinators responsible for the work of the organisa5on. EFF

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Party Agents will strictly be recruited from members of the VDETFs. VDETFs must
have opera5on centres and must always report on elec5on work.

What are street volunteers?

Volunteers are members of the EFF who volunteer to do work for the EFF on a daily
basis and must report to the VDETFs.

What is a Na<onal Opera<on Centre?

The National Operation Centre is led by an administrator, together with 257
administrators who must monitor the entire country; with each administrator
monitoring 1 sub-region. This is where all the data is processed through the
system, and reports are drawn to guide the organisation in terms of what must
happen.

The Administrative National Operation Centre will require the following:

1. Operation Centre venue with a capacity to accommodate 300

administrators;
2. 258 laptops with an internet connection;
3. 258 cell phones with sim cards and internet connection;
4. Cafeteria (kitchen) for all administrators;
5. Transport for all administrators;
6. A Media Monitoring Office;
7. Dashboard Monitoring big screen/projector;
8. 10 industrial printers;
9. Paper and ink supply; and
10. Accommodation for administrators 5 days before Election Day.

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The Opera5on Centre must be opera5onal at least 8 months before Elec5on Day
and during the IEC registra5on weekends.

What is a Provincial Opera<on Centre?

The Provincial Opera5on Centre is headed by an administrator; together with
administrators who are equal to the number of subregions in that province. This
opera5on centre is the feeder of the Na5onal Opera5on Centre. The Opera5on
Centre will require the following:

1. Operation Centre venue with a capacity to accommodate administrators

equal to the number of municipalities in the province;
2. Laptops equal to the number of administrators with internet connection;
3. Cell phones equal to the number of administrators with a sim card and an
internet connection;
4. Cafeteria (kitchen);
5. Transport for all administrators; and
6. Accommodation for administrators 5 days before Election Day.

What is a Sub-Regional Opera<on Centre?

The Sub-regional Opera5on Centre is headed by an administrator; together with
administrators equal to the number of wards in that sub-region. This opera5on
centre is the feeder of the Provincial Opera5on Centre.

The Opera5on Centre will require the following:

1. Operation Centre venue with the capacity to accommodate administrators

equal to the number of wards in that sub-region.
2. Laptops equal to the number of administrators, with internet connection;
3. Cell phones equal to the number of administrators, with a sim card and
4. Internet connection;
5. Cafeteria (kitchen);
6. Transport for all administrators; and
7. Accommodation for administrators 5 days before Election Day.

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What is a Branch Opera<on Centre?
The Branch Opera5on Centre is headed by an administrator; together with
administrators equal to the number of vo5ng sta5ons in that branch. This opera5on
centre is the feeder of the Sub-regional Opera5on Centre.

The opera5on centre will require the following:

1. Operation Centre venue with the capacity to accommodate administrators

equal to the number of voting stations in that ward;
2. 1 Laptop per ward with an internet connection;
3. 1 Smartphone per ward with a sim card and internet connection;
4. Cafeteria (kitchen); and
5. Transport for all administrators.

What is a Vo<ng District Opera<on Centre?

The Vo5ng District Opera5on Centre must have at least a minimum of 5 volunteers
who will process and send raw data to the Branch Opera5on Centre.

The opera5on centre will require the following:

1. Operation Centre venue;

2. 1 cell phone per VD with sim card and internet connection; and
3. Cafeteria (kitchen).

Who are the leaders of the EFF?

The EFF has branch leaders in all of South Africa’s 4638 Wards and has Regional
Command Teams and Regional Offices in all of South Africa’s 54 Districts. The EFF
has Provincial Command Teams and Offices in all the Provinces of South Africa. At
the na5onal level, the EFF is led by a Central Command Team which is comprised
of the Top 6 Officials, 40 addi5onal members and 18 Provincial Chairpersons and
Secretaries, and any co-opted Commissars.

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The Top 6 leaders of the EFF are:
President and Commander in Chief: Julius Sello Malema
(TwiMer: @Julius_S_Malema)
Deputy President: Nyiko Floyd Shivambu
(Twi%er: @floydshivambu)
Secretary General: Marshall Dlamini
(Twi%er: @dlaminimarshall)
Deputy Secretary General: Poppy Mailola
(Twi%er: @mailola_poppy)
NaDonal Chairperson: Veronica Mente
(Twi%er: @veronica_mente)
Treasurer General: Omphile Maotwe
(Twi%er: @omphilemaotwe)

IMPORTANT CONTACT DETAILS

EFF NATIONAL OFFICE

recep5onist@effonline.org
Winnie Madikizela Mandela House | 119 Marshall Street | Marshalltown | 2017

Facebook : Economic Freedom Fighters

TwiEer : @EFFSouthAfrica
Youtube : Economic Freedom Fighters
Instagram : @EFFSouthAfrica

Eastern Cape
TwiWer : @Official_EFF_EC
Chairperson : Zilindile Vena
venazet@gmail.com
Cell: 060 952 7287
Secretary : Simthembile Madikizela
simthembilemadikizela@gmail.com
Cell: 073 552 7101

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Free State
TwiWer : @EFF_FreeState
Chairperson : Mapheule Liphoko
liphokomapheue@gmail.com
Cell: 079 042 1557
Secretary : Bosanku Msimanga
bosankum@gmail.com
Cell No: 063 142 6299

Gauteng
TwiWer : @GautengEFF
Chairperson : Nkululeko Dunga
Leko.dunga@gmail.com
Cell No: 067 023 9178
Secretary : Moshe Koma
Mkoma464@gmail.com
Cell No: 081 043 8637

Kwazulu-Natal
TwiWer : @EFFKZN
Chairperson : Mongezi Twala
Mongezitwala2@gmail.com
Cell No: 083 973 8844
Secretary : Nkululeko Ngubane
eyznps@gmail.com
Cell No: 073 024 9807

Limpopo
Chairperson : Tshilidzi Maraga
tahulecat@gmail.com
Cell: 079 058 4084
Secretary : Mokwape Ramalobela
Mr.Ramalobela@gmail.com
Cell: 082 655 9690

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Mpumalanga
TwiWer : @MpumalangaEff
Chairperson : Collen Sedibe
Sedibecollen1971@gmail.com
Cell: 072 022 1233
Secretary : Jackson Malatjie
Malatjie.Jackson@gmail.com
Cell: 082 596 6899

North-West
TwiWer : @EffNorthwest
Chairperson : Matshidiso Botswe
Matshidisobotswe77@gmail.com
Cell: 083 231 7045
Secretary : Papiki Babuile
pkbabuile@gmail.com
Cell: 072 017 5543

Northern Cape
TwiWer : @effnortherncape
Chairperson : Shadrack Tlhaole
gabiboe@yahoo.com
Cell: 066 304 0287
Secretary : Zet Kwinana
a.zkwinana@gmail.com
Cell: 083 895 0154

Western Cape
TwiWer : @EFFWesternCape_
Chairperson : Unathi Ntame
unaboh@gmail.com
Cell: 082 700 7571
Secretary : Mbulelo Magwala
magwalam@gmail.com
Cell: 076 210 5381

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