EFF celebrates its 10-year anniversary with a spectacular carnival

Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) marks a huge milestone as they celebrate its 10 years

July 25, 2023

Alulutho Siboma 1 minute read

President of the EFF Julius Malema and Floyd Shivambu lead a troop of fighters on foot from Alexandra to Mushroom Farm Park in Sandton. Photo: Alulutho Siboma

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) recently marked a significant milestone as they celebrate 10 years of fighting for social justice as a Pan-Africanist and Marxist–Leninist political party.

All roads lead to Mushroom Farm Park as thousands of people rally from Alexandra to Sandton to celebrate the carnival. Photo: Alulutho Siboma

To commemorate their decade of political activism and social justice advocacy EFF played host to a lively carnival that brought together supporters, party members and citizens from across Johannesburg. The carnival served as a platform to reflect on the party’s accomplishments, rally its base, and ignite a renewed sense of purpose for the future.

Commenced at Alexandra Stadium in San Kopano, and destined at Mushroom Farm Park where a music concert was held, commander in chief Julius Malema and deputy commander Floyd Shivambu led the troops of red fighters on foot from Alexandra to Sandton.

Commander in Chief Julius Malema tells the audience to have fun and not lose the children at the park as this is the day of celebration. Photo: Alulutho Siboma

“Today I will not be addressing you or talking too much because this day is just a day of celebration. Those who are here and also those who are not here should come on 29th of July at FNB Stadium. Come all of you, even those who are at home, please tell them we are making history on that day,” Malema said.

Upon arrival at Mushroom Park, the carnival grounds were transformed into a festive and colourful atmosphere, complete with stages for live performances by the likes of Ntando Duma, Abathandwa, Young Stunna, Lady Amar, etc.

A procession from San Kopano to Mushroom Farm Park led by Julius Malema and Floyd Shivambu. Photo; Alulutho Siboma

The EFF’s 10-year anniversary carnival was a vibrant and energetic celebration that encompassed the party’s core values of economic freedom, social justice, and political empowerment. The event spanned for the entire day offering a wide array of activities and entertainment for attendees of all ages.

President of the EFF Julius Malema and Floyd Shivambu lead of troop of fighters on foot from Alexandra to Mushroom Farm Park in Sandton. Photo: Alulutho Siboma

“Today we are here to celebrate the EFF as one of the leading political parties that has been fighting for our rights especially us as black people. When I heard about the carnival, I honestly could not miss it because I love the party and today, we were promised a good day and braaied meat,” one of the supporters Noluvo Mzazi said.