Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) Manifesto

Land Reform Policies

• The Eff Proposes State Custodianship Of All Land

• Focusing On Land Redistribution Over Restitution

• Conducting A Land Use Audit

• And Protecting Agricultural Land. It Plans To Regulate Chiefly Power In Rural Areas

• Establish A People’s Land Court And A Land Ombudsman

• Restrict Foreign Land Ownership

• And Limit Land Size Ownership. The Eff Will Provide Pre- And Post-settlement Support

• Introduce Land Development Grants

• Offer Tax Rebates For Land Development

• And Ensure South African Land Is Treated As A Unitary Entity To Empower Women

• The Youth

• And Emerging Black Farmers.

Implementation Policies

• The Eff Aims To Implement Transformative Policies Across Various Sectors By 2026-2027

• Including Providing Quality Houses With Essential Services

• Establishing A Social Housing Company In Each Province

• Investing In Ict Infrastructure

• Launching Communication And Gps Satellites

• Developing A State-led Blockchain Platform For Secure Transactions

• Significantly Investing In Research And Development

• Creating Environmental And Waste Management Jobs

• Enhancing Public Sector Training

• Digitization Of Government Records

• And Ensuring Inclusivity And Accessibility For People With Disabilities. Key Initiatives Include Establishing Public-private Partnerships For Infrastructure Development

• Adopting Technological Advancements For Sustainability

• And Implementing Fiscal Policies To Double Tax Collections.

BEE Policy Position

• The Eff Commits To Economic Transformation Aligning With Bee Objectives

• Planning To Subcontract To Black-owned Companies

• Legislate Premium Payments For Service Providers From Disadvantaged Groups

• And Reject Weakening Amendments To The Bbbee Act. These Measures Aim To Ensure Equitable Economic Participation And Empowerment Of Historically Disadvantaged South Africans.

Crime Safety Initiatives

• The Eff Plans To Enhance Public Safety Through Community Empowerment

• Establishment Of A Dna Database

• Regular Mandatory Counselling For Law Enforcement Officers

• And Fostering A Strategic Relationship With The Police. Initiatives Include Enhanced Policing Measures

• Formation Of Specialized Units For Crime Prevention

• Zero Tolerance For Police Brutality And Corruption

• Strict Gun Ownership Regulations

• And Incentives For Law Enforcement Success. These Measures Aim To Address Crime As A Socio-economic Issue And Ensure Effective Crime Prevention And Detection.

Education Reform Strategies

• Introduce Free

• Decolonized Education For All

• Enhance Infrastructure

• Make Ecd Universal And Compulsory

• Increase Ict Use In Teaching

• Provide Digital Resources To Learners

• Introduce Smart Classrooms

• Improve Teacher Capacity

• And Reform Higher Education With Free Access And Digital Integration.

Healthcare Policy

• Prioritize Local Production Of Health Equipment

• Ensure All Healthcare Machinery And Equipment Are In Working Condition

• Build A State-owned Healthcare Equipment Company

• And Ensure Non-discriminatory Health Solutions.

Infrastructure Development

• Adopting Long-term Funding Frameworks

• Establishing State-owned Companies For Housing

• Roads

• Rail Network

• And Cement Production. Building Railway And Water Infrastructure To Support Power Plants

• Coal Mines

• And Complete Bulk Water Projects. Paving Roads And Eradicating Potholes To Improve National Road Infrastructure.

Regional Focus

• Restructuring Ship Docking Arrangements

• Developing Harbors In Mozambique

• And Promoting The Ocean Economy. Developing Common African Infrastructure To Support Transportation

• Electricity

• And Water

• Enhancing Intra-continental Trade.

Energy Policy

• Halting The Decommissioning Of Coal Power Stations

• Protecting Energy Infrastructure

• Investing In Grid Automation Technologies

• And Increasing Infrastructure For Renewable Energies. Investing In Carbon Emission Control Technologies For A Sustainable Energy Future.

Environmental Stances

• The Eff Plans To Increase Protected Areas

• Develop Plans For Freshwater Ecosystems

• Require Environmental Assessments For Construction

• Install Solar Power In State-built Houses And Schools

• Provide Saplings For Carbon Sequestration

• Set Air Quality Standards

• Fine Polluters

• Ensure Waste Management

• Rehabilitate Ecosystems

• Incentivize Clean Energy Use

• Introduce Carbon Taxes

• And Phase Out Plastic Bags By 2029.

Foreign Policy Views

• The Eff Advocates For Withdrawal From The Icc

• Opposes Foreign Military Bases On African Soil

• Sides With Russia Against Nato In Ukraine

• Supports Palestinian Self-determination

• Continues Support For Democratic Reforms In Eswatini And Western Sahara

• Supports The African Passport For Free Movement

• Aims To Strengthen The Pap And Au For Effective Governance Across Africa

• And Seeks Stability And Transparent Governance In West Africa.

Social Welfare Programs

• The Eff Proposes To Increase Social Grants Significantly

• Provide Free Basic Services To Grant Recipients

• Support Victims Of Violence With Dedicated Facilities

• Provide Emergency Support For Disaster Victims

• Combat Illegal Drug Supply

• Offer Nutritional Support To Schools And Indigent Families

• Subsidize Public Transport For Vulnerable Groups

• Distribute Free Sanitary Products

• Offer Reunification Services For Displaced Persons

• Introduce Grants For Unemployed Graduates

• And Build Fee-free Retirement Villages And Old Age Homes.

Youth Empowerment Initiatives

• The Eff Proposes To Pass Legislation Ensuring That 40% Of The Workforce In Government And Public Institutions Comprises Youth Aged 18-35

• Spend A Significant Portion Of Departmental Budgets On Youth Development

• Allocate Procurement Budgets To Youth-owned Businesses

• Develop The Youth Economic Empowerment Certificate To Reward Firms Supporting Youth Upliftment

• Establish A Youth Loan Guarantee Scheme And Monthly Job Seeking Allowances For Young Job Seekers

• Decentralize Youth Agencies To Provide Community-based Career And Educational Guidance

• And Review The Nyda For Independence And Increased Funding Towards Women And Youth-led Initiatives.

Cultural Heritage Preservation

• The Eff Plans To Build Arts And Culture Centers

• Amend Intellectual Property Rights For Cultural Empowerment

• Review Exploitative Contracts

• Remove Apartheid Statues

• Change Names Linked To Colonialism Or Apartheid By 2029

• And Commission Statues Of African Heroes.

Public Transportation Policies

• The Eff Proposes To Subsidize Public Transportation Fares For Vulnerable Groups

• Invest In Public Transportation Infrastructure Development

• And Promote Coastal Tourism To Create Job Opportunities In Hospitality And Transportation Sectors.

Land Reform Policies

• Redistribution Of Land In A Demographically Representative Manner

• Ensuring Majority Control By Black People

• Especially Women And The Youth. Abolition Of Foreign Land Ownership And Establishment Of A People’s Land Council For Land Management.

Implementation Policies

• Implementation Plan Involves State-led Initiatives

• Legislative Changes

• And Empowerment Programs

• Focusing On Inclusivity And Equitable Distribution Of Resources.

BEE Policy Position

• Introduction Of Legislation For Significant Black Ownership And Control In Various Sectors

• Including Insurance And Asset Management. Compelling Procurement From Businesses Owned And Controlled By Women And The Youth. Setting Targets For Black Firms In Industry Asset Management

• With Specific Goals For Ownership By Women And People With Disabilities. Lowering Capital Requirements For New Banks Owned By Black And Women Owners. Issuing Insurance Licenses Predominantly To Black-owned Companies.

Crime Safety Initiatives

• Increase In Mineworkers’ Salaries

• Improvement Of Working Conditions

• And Support Programs For School Children.

Education Reform Strategies

• Free Education For The Poor At Higher Education Levels

• Support For School Children Through Bursaries And Learning Materials.

Healthcare Policy

• Focus On Primary Health

• Commitment To Universal Health Coverage

• And Decrease In Infant Mortality Rates.

Infrastructure Development

• Building Agricultural Colleges

• Supporting Fresh Produce Markets

• And Preventing Conversion Of Agricultural Land Into Residential Land.

Regional Focus

• Focus On Agricultural Development And Maximizing Productivity In Various Regions Of South Africa.

Environmental Stances

• Rapid Increase In The Protected Area Network To Ensure Preservation And Protection Of Unique Ecosystems In South Africa.

Social Welfare Programs

• Social Development Approach Underpinned By Safeguarding The Economic Social Well-being Of Children

• The Elderly

• Pensioners

• And People With Disabilities.

Youth Empowerment Initiatives

• Prioritizing Young And Emerging Black Farmers In Agricultural Development With Technical And Financial Support.