EFF Top Six leaders elected unopposed

By Simon Nare

The EFF’s top six leaders were elected unopposed on Saturday night, with former secretary-general Godrich Gardee making a return to the leadership and Julius Malema retaining his position as party leader for another five years.

Gardee returns in a more influential role as deputy president, becoming the second most powerful leader in the party.

Also making a comeback is former treasurer-general Leigh-Ann Mathys, who was elected as deputy secretary-general.

Gardee lost to Marshal Dlamini in the previous conference, while Mathys was defeated by Omphile Maotwe.

Dlamini retained his position as secretary-general, and Maotwe held onto her role as treasurer-general.

Nontando Nolutshungu was elected as the national chairperson.

There was no room in the top six for former deputy secretary Poppy Mailola or former national chairperson Zovuyo Veronica Mente, but both secured spots as additional members.

After being elected unopposed, the top six took their places on the