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Additions to article Economic Freedom Fighters

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Original Constitution

Preamble: ECONOMIC FREEDOM FIGHTERS is a radical and militant Economic Emancipation Movement which brings together revolutionary, fearless, radical, and militant Activists, workers’ movements, Non-governmental organisations, community based organisations, lobby-groups under the need to pursue the struggle for economic emancipation. EFF is a radical, Left, anti-capitalist and anti-imperialist Movement with an internation Falist outlook anchored by popular grassroots formations and struggles. EFF will be the vanguard of community and workers’ struggles and will always be on the side of the people. EFF will, with determination and consistency, associate with the protest movement in South Africa, and will also join in struggles that defy unjust laws. The EFF takes lesson from the notation that “political power, without economic emancipation is meaningless”. The Movement is inspired by ideals that promote and practice organic forms of political leadership, which appreciate that political leadership at whatever level is service, not an opportunity for self-enrichment and self-gratification. The EFF draws inspiration from Marxist-Leninist and Fanonian schools of thought on its analysis of the State, imperialism and class contradictions in every society. Through organic engagement and constant relationship with the masses, Economic Freedom Fighters provide clear and cogent alternatives to the post-colonial economic systems, which in many countries kept the oppressed people under colonial domination and suppression

Note: The overwhelming majority of EFF supporters claim to be victims of apartheid - yet in these 28 years there has not been a single change in BEE from the ANC or even a proposal by the EFF. 70% of EFF supporters were between the ages of 18 and 34, meaning that those who were the oldest of these 70% were born 28 years ago, the year that apartheid was abolished.

What is EFF? (Points 3-5): 3: The basic programme of the EFF is the complete overthrow of the neo liberal (From wikipedia's Neoliberalism page meaning (Neoliberalism is a term for different social and economic ideas. ... Neoliberalism is characterized by free market trade, deregulation of financial markets, individualisation, and the shift away from state welfare provision.) anti-black state as well as the bourgeoisie and all other exploiting classes; the establishment of the dictatorship of the people in place of the dictatorship of the bourgeoisie and the triumph of socialism over capitalism. The ultimate aim of the EFF is the realization of socialism through people’s power and the establishment of a state that responds to the needs of its people. 4: The EFF is a vigorous vanguard (From wikipedia's vanguard page meaning "The vanguard (also called the advance guard) is the leading part of an advancing military formation. It has a number of functions, including seeking out the enemy and securing ground in advance of the main force.") organization leading the revolutionary masses in the fight against the class enemy. 5 The EFF takes socialism as the theoretical basis guiding its thinking and development of its political line and in this respect identifies itself as a MARXIST, LENINIST, and FANONIAN organisation.

(Author's note: Please read up on how "EFF is a vigorous vanguard, The EFF takes socialism seriously as their left-wing politics - which is also their beliefs in Marxism, Lenonism and Fanonia - This is an important point to research as many don't understand it, as well as being a dictatorship).

Aims and Objectives (Points 2-4): 2: To attain and defend the National Integrity and Liberation of the oppressed black majority of South Africa. 3: To participate in the worldwide struggle for the complete eradication of imperialism , colonialism, racism and all other forms of discrimination. 4: To participate in, support and promote all struggles for the attainment of the complete independence and unity of African states and by extension, the African continent.

Basic Foundational Principles 1: Expropriation of South Africa’s land without compensation for equal redistribution. 2: Nationalisation of Mines, banks, and other strategic sectors of the economy.3: Building State and government capacity, which will lead to abolishment of Tenders.4: Free quality education, healthcare, houses, and sanitation.5: Massive protected industrial development to create millions of sustainable jobs. 6: Massive development of the African economy and advocating for a move from reconciliation to justice. 7: Open, accountable government and society without fear of victimisation by the State Defence, Police and other Agencies.

The National People’s Assembly: (Covers any aforementioned text in the constitution) 19 The National People’s Assembly (NPA) shall be the supreme ruling and controlling body of the EFF. It shall be constituted of Voting delegates: 21 Members of the CCT shall attend ex-officio as full participants in the National People’s Assembly. 22: All delegates to be appointed to / elected by the CCT shall be appointed / elected directly by the National People’s Assembly by the delegates with capacity to appoint / vote. 23 The number of delegates per Province who would qualify for capacity to vote shall be fixed by the CCT in proportion to the paid up membership of each province.

Non-Voting Delegates: 24: The CCT may invite individuals, who have made a special contribution to the struggle or who have special skills or experience, to attend the National People’s Assembly. Moreover, the CCT shall allow representation as non-voting delegates with observer status to structures which have not complied with the minimum requirement to form a branch.

Duties and Powers of the National People’s Assembly 25: The National People’s Assembly is the Supreme Organ and accordingly the highest decision making body of the EFF. It sets the organisation’s basic orientation and objectives, especially at crucial junctures of the struggle. 26: It is composed of members of the Central Command Team; The Central Command Team of the Women’s Command; The Central Command Team of the Youth Command; and delegates from branches of the EFF who shall be determined through a proportionally representative system. 27: The CCT shall appoint an Assembly Organising Team which will circulate the National Assembly’s information in advance, determine the precise procedure for selection of delegates and indicate how the membership can then ensure their concerns are on the agenda. 28: The National People’s Assembly shall determine its own procedures in accordance with democratic principles. 29: Voting on key questions shall generally be open and may be by secret ballot if at least one third of the delegates at National People’s Assembly demand it. 30: The National People’s Assembly shall receive and discuss the reports of the CCT 31: It shall have the right and power to review, ratify, amend or over turn any decision taken by any of the constituent bodies of the EFF. 32: The National People’s Assembly elects the CCT which develops the political line and policy to meet the challenges of leading the revolutionary struggle. 33: The CCT shall comprise of 14 members who are directly appointed by the National People’s Assembly as well as 20 other members which in turn includes the chairperson and secretary of each province, one member from the Women’s Command and one member from the Youth Command. 34: As the Supreme Policy making organ of the EFF, it formulates, pronounces and declares all Policies of the EFF and has the power and authority to effect amendment(s) to the Constitution. 35: The National People’s Assembly shall convene once every five years, and it is the Supreme Authority for the adoption, implementation and supervision of the Policies, Directives, Rules and Regulation of the EFF.

CENTRAL COMMAND TEAM: Powers:

36:The CCT is the highest organ of the EFF between National Assemblies and shall have the authority to lead the organisation, subject to the provisions of the National Peoples’ Assembly resolutions and decisions. 37: In periods between the National Peoples’ Assemblies, the CCT shall periodically report to the EFF membership. 38: The CCT shall set up a number of necessary bodies and Standing Sub – teams on different levels in order to guide the overall work of the EFF. 39: The CCT shall implement the policies, resolutions, directives, decisions, and programs enunciated by the National People’s Assembly.

40: The CCT shall meet at least once in three months. The CCT is the principal organ of the National Assembly and shall consist of the following:

• a. The President and Commander in Chief of the Economic Freedom Fighters, who shall:
• i. Be the political head and commander in chief of EFF and the leader of the house at National People’s Assembly meetings.
• ii. Make pronouncements for and on behalf of the EFF outlining and explaining the policy or attitude of the EFF on any question.
• iii. Present to the National People’s Assembly a comprehensive statement of the state of the country, continent and the political situation internationally.
• iv. Under the overall supervision of the CCT, orient and direct the activities of the EFF

b. The General Secretory who is the deputy President and the chief administrative officer of the EFF shall:

• i. Communicate the decisions of all national structures of the EFF on behalf of the EFF.
• ii. Keep the minutes of the National People’s Assembly, the Special National People’s Assembly, the CCT, as well as other records of the EFF.
• iii. Administer the correspondence of the CCT and the Provincial Command Teams, and send out notices of all Assemblies and meetings at the national level;
• iv. Convey the decisions and instructions of the National People’s Assembly as well as that of the Special National People’s Assembly and see to it that all units / organs of the EFF carry out their revolutionary duties efficiently.
• v. Prepare annual reports on the work of the EFF and the CCT and such other documents which may, from time to time, be required by the CCT and the National People’s Assembly.
• vi. Present to the National People’s Assembly and the Central Command Team a comprehensive statement of the state of the organisation and the administrative situation of the EFF.

c. Commissar Responsible for Finance who shall:

• i. Be the chief custodian of the funds and property of the EFF.
• ii. Receive and bank all monies on behalf of the EFF and shall, together with the General Secretary and the Commander in Chief, open and operate a banking account.
• iii. Keep such books of account as may be necessary to record accurately the financial position of the EFF.
• iv. Submit to the National People’s Assembly a report showing the Income and Expenditure Account and Balance Sheet of the EFF for the period since the previous National People’s Assembly, and shall submit periodic reports to the CCT.
• v. Be responsible for working out and executing plans for fund raising.
• vi. Present to the National People’s Assembly a comprehensive statement of the state of the finances of the EFF.

d. Commissar Responsible for Political Education, Policy and Research who shall:

• i. Organize and oversee the political university of EFF.
• ii. Develop policy on strategic fields as per the ideology and principles of the EFF.

e. Commissar Responsible for Media and Communications who shall:

• I. Be the national spokesperson of the EFF.
• ii. Oversee and implement the media and communications strategy of the EFF.

f. Commissar Responsible for Campaigns, Mobilisation and Special Projects who shall:

• i. Oversee the mobilisation of EFF and the broader society through campaigns and special projects.

g. Commissar Responsible for Gender and Sexuality who shall:

• I. Oversee the policy and implementation of the gender and sexuality struggle in the EFF and broader society.

h. Commissar Responsible for the International Relations and Solidarity who shall:

• I. Be responsible for the internationalist work of the EFF.
• ii. Ensure the building of international profile and relations with progressive movements on the international front.

l. Commissar Responsible for Economic Development who shall:

• i. Be responsible for the strategic promotion of EFF’s economic policy perspective in all of industry, commerce and the state.

m. Commissar Responsible for Energy and the Environment, who shall:

• i. Develop and oversee the EFF perspectives on sustainable and safer sources of energy and broader sustenance of the environment.

o. Commissar Responsible for Heritage, Arts and Culture who shall:

• Ensure the development of organisational capacity through the empowerment of members and structures of the EFF.
• n. Be responsible for the promotion of heritage, arts and culture, within the broader principles of the EFF.

n. Commissar Responsible for Education, Science and Technology who shall:

• i. Be responsible for the transformation of education, research and the development and promotion of science and technology of the people.

m. Commissar Responsible for Social Development who shall:

• i. Promote community and social developments in matters of social cohesion and anti-criminality,
• ii.Promote inclusive community life in all aspects relating to the challenges encountered by people with disabilities, immigrants and pensioners so as to facilitate the creation of a caring society.

n. Commissar Responsible for Professionals and Career Development who shall:

• i. Promote the transformation of the workplaces in the private and public sector for the emergence of a revolutionary professional culture that is inclusive, caring and productive.

o. Commissar Responsible for Organisational Development who shall:

• Ensure the development of organisational capacity through the empowerment of members and structures of the EFF.

p. Commissar Responsible for Safety and Security who shall;

• Promote the development of progressive security and safety

q. Commissar Responsible for Land and Agrarian Reform who shall;

• Ensure the development of policy for agrarian and land reform, including fishing and food protraction

r. Commissar Responsible for Mineral and Natural Resources who shall;

• Be responsible for the development of EFF policies on mining, minerals and national resources for the benefit of inclusive economic development

s. Commissar Responsible for Sports and Recreation who shall;

• i.ensure the development of policies on promotion of sports and recreation

t. Commissar Responsible for Justice who shall

• i. Develop EFF policy on the transformation of the criminal and justice system

u.The Chairperson and Secretary of each of the Provincial Command Teams as well as one member from the Women’s Command and one member from the Youth Command shall be members of the CCT,

• The composition of the CCT shall have a gender, demographic and geographic balance.

Discilinary Matters When members violate organizational discipline they must be dealt with in terms the provisions of the CODE OF CONDUCT as stated below under the heading, ‘Administration of Revolutionary Justice in the Economic Freedom Fighters’.

Proven reactionaries, enemy agents, absolutely unrepentant persons in leadership taking the racist/capitalist road, must be expelled from the EFF and not be re-admitted.

Editor's Note: Classifying racism and capitilism itself is a term which has not been researched by the EFF and that the amount of errors found in this section are exactly how the EFF's constitution looked when they founded their website before the domain was removed from their command due to "violation of host's policies". You can find the original page here.