By Simon Nare
The Economic Freedom Fighters has shaken things up in the leadership positions of four of its provincial command teams, describing the changes as a tactical move to sharpen its leadership capacity.
The party explained that the changes were made according to Section 14 of its constitution and were a direct outcome of the resolutions of the Central Command Team meeting this week.
This flowed from resolutions adopted at its 3rd National People’s Assembly in Johannesburg in December 2024.
“The EFF remains steady in its revolutionary mission: to build a mass-based, militant and disciplined organisation that is firmly rooted in the struggles of the working class and the poor, and that will deliver true economic freedom in our lifetime,” the party said in a statement on Friday.
The EFF hailed the appointments as a moment that marked its continued commitment to ensure that every province was equipped with a revolutionary, disciplined and ideologically coherent leadership collective, which was capable of advancing its historic mission of economic emancipation and deepening grassroots organisational presence.
In the Western Cape, deputy provincial secretary Thozama Lithakong was elevated to provincial secretary and Ntsikelelo Tyandela as his deputy, in what the party said signalled a renewed commitment to building strong organisational discipline where it continued to make steady and principled inroads.
In the Northern Cape, Francis Thulo was appointed as the deputy secretary, replacing Mervin Willemse, and Goitseone Sekgopi was appointed as treasurer, replacing Kerileng Botman.
“This strategic reinforcement is part of ensuring that the EFF’s machinery in the Northern Cape is well-coordinated, administratively sound and financially efficient, to meet the political demands of a mineral rich and working-class province that is ready for radical change,” it said.
In KwaZulu-Natal, Vukani Ndlovu was appointed provincial secretary replacing Nkululeko Ngubane, and Ncedo Njenga is the now the treasurer, replacing Chuma Wakeni.
The command team said this reflected a deliberate effort to improve administrative capacity in one of the most politically complex provinces in the country and was aimed at strengthening the revolutionary engine and laying a firm foundation for the battles ahead.
In Limpopo, Anthony Matumba was confirmed as the provincial deputy chairperson replacing Rassy Maepa.
“This key deployment is a consolidation of the gains made by the organisation in Limpopo, ensuring that the leadership collective is equal to the task of preparing for intensified electoral engagement and organisational growth in the province,” it said.
It added that Matumba brought experience, discipline and clarity to the role.
“All of these appointments are not merely symbolic, they are tactical moves in a broader programme to refine the EFF’s leadership machinery, deepen accountability and build a movement that is responsive to the material conditions and aspirations of the oppressed and exploited,” it said.
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