'We are witnessing the beginning of the end of the EFF' – Political analyst
Floyd Shivambu’s departure has exposed deep fractures within the party, sending a troubling signal to the general membership about the instability at the top says analyst.
EFF leader Julius Malema addressed supporters in Soweto on 19 August 2024. Picture: @EFFSouthAfrica/X
Bongani Bingwa interviews Prince Mashele, Political Analyst.
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In a fiery address to his Gauteng supporters last night, EFF leader Julius Malema challenged any remaining Red Berets leaders considering following the exit of his former deputy, Floyd Shivambu.
The conciliatory tone of their recent joint press conference was notably absent as Malema fiercely defended his actions in response to weekend reports that he had prioritised his personal interests over the party during post-election negotiations.
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"He [Malema] came across as a wounded megalomaniac, who is shooting in all directions, hoping to hit known and unknown enemies."
- Prince Mashele, Political Analyst
Is this the beginning of the end for the EFF?
Mashele warns that the EFF is facing its most severe leadership crisis ever.
He argues that Floyd Shivambu’s departure has exposed deep fractures within the party, sending a troubling signal to the general membership about the instability at the top.
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"Malema is seriously hurt and psychologically destabilised."
- Prince Mashele, Political Analyst
"My view is that this is the beginning of the end of the EFF."
- Prince Mashele, Political Analyst
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