By Johnathan Paoli
The Economic Freedom Fighters has announced significant changes to its Parliamentary leadership and Whippery to reflect the outcomes of the party’s 3rd National People’s Assembly held in December.
EFF spokesperson Leigh-Anne Mathys said the changes, effective immediately, were part of the party’s strategy to strengthen its opposition role in Parliament and address vacancies resulting from recent resignations.
“The changes represent a combination of strong institutional memory both within the EFF and Parliament, youth, loyalty and service to the EFF, as well as vast educational and organisational experience,” Mathys said in a statement on Thursday.
She reaffirmed her party’s commitment to fighting for economic freedom and serving as a progressive voice in South African politics.
The party’s national chairperson, Nontando Nolutshungu, has been appointed as the new Chief Whip of the Parliamentary Caucus.
Nolutshungu will lead a team in the Whippery, including Omphile Maotwe, the EFF’s treasurer-general, Veronica
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