By Charmaine Ndlela
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has unveiled its mayoral candidates for South Africa’s eight metropolitan municipalities, with party leader Julius Malema positioning a mix of senior party leaders, Members of Parliament and experienced councillors to spearhead its campaign in the 2026 local government elections.
Malema announced the candidates on Saturday during the party’s 13th anniversary celebrations and manifesto launch at Thohoyandou Stadium in Limpopo, describing them as leaders capable of rebuilding municipalities through accountable governance and service delivery.
Among the key appointments, Dr Tlaleng Mofokeng will contest the City of Johannesburg mayoralty, while EFF Treasurer-General Omphile Maotwe has been selected to lead the party’s campaign in Tshwane.
Former Ekurhuleni Speaker Nthabiseng Tshivhenga will stand in Ekurhuleni, and former deputy secretary-general Hlengiwe Mkhaliphi has been named the party’s candidate for eThekwini.
The party also announced National Chairperson Nontando Nolutshungu as its mayoral candidate for Cape Town, while national
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