EFF officials say it's all systems go for the party's election manifesto in KZN

DURBAN - Final preparations are under way ahead of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) manifesto launch set to take place on Saturday, at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban.

Party officials inspected the stadium on Wednesday and said all logistics related to supporters coming from all corners of KwaZulu-Natal were sorted.

On Monday, EFF leader Julius Malema started a mobilisation campaign tour ahead of the event.

He is expected to conclude it in Umlazi - south of Durban on Thursday.  

Party Secretary General Marshall Dlamini spoke to journalists on the sidelines of the site inspection eon Wednesday.

“As you can see behind us the stage is almost done, transport wise we’ve met with all bus companies and taxi associations. All of them are cooperating in all 11 regions.”

He said law enforcement authorities vowed to ensure the event was safe.

On Thursday, Malema is expected to address students at the University of Zululand in Empangeni, and will later lead a community engagement in Bhambayi, north of Durban.