EFF to host victory march in Pretoria, Red Berets to celebrate scrapping on Value-Added Tax increase

EFF will say no to budget if it ignores the poor

By Doreen Mokgolo The party marched to the National Treasury demanding tax hikes for the rich, not the poor. Julius Malema says the government must invest more in education, housing, health and jobs. Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema says they will vote against the proposed 2025/2026 budget if it does not focus on improving the lives of black, working class and poor South Africans. Malema was speaking on Monday during the EF…

EFF leads march to National Treasury, declares war on austerity and anti-poor

By Johnathan Paoli In a show of public mobilisation and political defiance, the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) led its victory march from the Union Buildings to the National Treasury, declaring it a “people’s triumph” against anti-poor economic policies and a clear rejection of the proposed value-added (VAT) tax increase. “This march is more than just a celebration, it’s a warning. We are here to say: no more austerity, no more anti-poor budget…

EFF to host victory march in Pretoria, Red Berets to celebrate scrapping on Value-Added Tax increase

The Economic Freedom Fighters will host a march in Pretoria to celebrate a victory over the Value-Added Tax increase ahead of the upcoming budget speech.