Economic Freedom Fighters: authoritarian or democratic contestant?

The general elections of 2019 represented a critical test for the Economic Freedom Fighter (EFF), formed in mid-2013 following the expulsion of former African National Congress Youth League (ANCYL) presidents Julius Malema and his colleagues from the ruling party.

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Human Science Research Council SA
Published
2026-05-23
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https://doi.org/10.14749/32379918
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African studies and sociopolitical issues
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Economic Freedom Fighters: authoritarian or democratic contestant?

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Economic Freedom Fighters: authoritarian or democratic contestant?

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Abstract

The general elections of 2019 represented a critical test for the Economic Freedom Fighter (EFF), formed in mid-2013 following the expulsion of former African National Congress Youth League (ANCYL) presidents Julius Malema and his colleagues from the ruling party.

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Peace, Justice and strong institutions
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African studies and sociopolitical issues
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