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2024 ELECTION MANIFESTO

THE EFF

PLAN OF ACTION ON PROGRESSIVE INTERNATIONALISM

PROGRESSIVE INTERNATIONALISM

REGIONAL AND CONTINENTAL LOGISTICS AND INFRASTRUCTURE

1. The EFF government will develop common infrastructure for transportation, electricity, and water in order for Africa’s minerals to benefit African people. Common African Infrastructure will link regions of the continent that have historically been neglected, in order to revive trade in those regions and promote intra-continental trade.

2. The EFF government will emphasize the significance of efficient logistics for economic growth on the African Continent.

3. The EFF government will reduce, with the mission to completely eradicate border gates amongst African states to One Stop Border in order to reduce stoppage time at border gates, especially for trade.

4. The EFF government will open up discussions with all international trade partners on the interconnectivity, multi-modal transportation, and the efficiency of logistics between regions to increase trade amongst African Countries.

5. Under the EFF government, there will be advocacy for policy reforms to allow trade players who were historically unable to participate in cross-border trade to enter the space.

6. The EFF government will encourage cross-border cooperation and joint initiatives with Countries that are aligned with growing the continent’s economy.

7. The EFF government will prioritize Ports in Southern Africa, such as Durban in South Africa and Maputo in Mozambique as they serve as critical gateways for international trade. The EFF government will improve these ports. The EFF government will, with a matter of urgency, address congestion challenges currently faced by ports.

8. The EFF government will ensure that there is a thorough assessment of the existing Ports, roads, and Rails infrastructure projects and how those projects can be brought to finality in the shortest period of time.

9. The EFF government will identify the bottlenecks and challenges that exist in the regional and continental logistics, thus making trade difficult amongst African states.

THE FREE MOVEMENT OF AFRICAN PEOPLE

1. The EFF government will advocate for the signing of the AU Free Movement of People Agreement by all African States.

2. The EFF government will advocate for the implementation of the African Passport.

3. The EFF government will emphasize the economic advantages of free movement for businesses and individuals.

4. The EFF government will educate on how unrestricted movement fosters regional and continental economic integration.

5. The EFF government will repeal all legislation and bureaucratic hurdles that create barriers that hinder economic growth through the free movement of people in Africa.

6. The EFF government will advocate for the streamlining of visa processes and border controls on the continent and call for an assertive approach to aggressive policy reforms to dismantle unnecessary restrictions.

7. Under the EFF government, there will be robust education on the common misconceptions about security risks associated with open borders, highlighting successful examples of regions with free movement without compromising security.

8. The EFF government will take an assertive stance against using security concerns as an excuse for restrictive policies that hinder the free movement of people.

9. The EFF government will evaluate, identify gaps and shortcomings in existing immigration policies and their effectiveness and repeal any policies or legislation that hinder the movement of people.

STABILITY IN THE CONTINENT, SPECIFICALLY WEST AFRICA

1. The EFF government will assist in finding permanent solutions that will stabilize West Africa, working together with the involved countries and examining the role of leadership that is fostering or hindering stability.

2. The EFF government will advocate for accountability and transparent governance in the regions that are unstable as a foundation for stability.

3. The EFF government will explore in West Africa how economic growth can stabilize and prevent conflict.

4. The EFF government will continue to advocate for all ties with external forces and former colonizers to be rejected from the African continent.

5. The EFF government will examine the role of international partnerships in fostering or disrupting stability.

6. The EFF government will advocate and encourage mutually beneficial and respectful collaborations with West Africa and recommend that exploitative collaborations be ended.

7. The EFF government will advocate for better democracy in the African states and a people’s-based rule of law, instead of military forces that are for the rulers and not the people of the country.

PAN AFRICAN PARLIAMENT AND AFRICAN UNION

1. The EFF government will advocate for the PAP to be an overarching legislative body.

2. The EFF government will ensure the Pan African Parliament has the necessary power to enforce effective governance

3. throughout the continent.

The EFF government will prioritize strengthening the democratic governance framework at the continental level.

4. The EFF government will facilitate a harmonized legal framework for economic integration and cooperation.

5. The EFF government will develop mitigation strategies for balancing national sovereignty with continental interests.

6. The EFF government will ensure that the Pan-African Parliament plays a complementary role alongside national governments.

7. Under the EFF government, the Pan African Parliament will prioritize the facilitation of trade, investment, and infrastructure development in Africa.

8. The EFF government will advocate through the Pan African Parliament for leveraging continental resources for sustainable development.

9. The EFF government will prioritize the involvement of the Pan African Parliament in conflict prevention and resolution on the continent.

10. Through PAP and AU, the EFF government will advocate that all African states withdraw from the International Criminal Court.

11. The EFF government will continue to advocate for an African military and an effective African court that will replace the ICC.

12. The EFF government will advocate for the removal of all foreign military bases on African soil, such as USAFRICOM.

POSITION ON RUSSIA AND UKRAINE

1. The EFF government will continue to be on the side of Russia in a war against NATO disguised as Ukraine, that seeks to expand its territory in Ukraine in order to get closer to Russia.

2. The EFF government, just like in Africa, will continue to advocate for the removal of foreign military bases that are on stand-by to monitor and displace the owners of the land at the sight of the discovery of minerals.

3. The EFF government will never support a body that enjoys protection from the United States of America.

PALESTINE OPPRESSION BY ISRAEL

1. The EFF government will support Palestinians' assertion of their right to self-determination.

2. The EFF government will support the Palestinian assertion of their own independent state.

3. The EFF government will support the Palestinians in opposing settlements within Palestine that violate international law and are a hindrance to the establishment of a viable Palestinian state.

4. The EFF government will continue to highlight the issue of Palestinian refugees, and advocate for the right of return and compensation for those displaced during various conflicts.

5. The EFF government will support the Palestinians' claim of East Jerusalem as the capital of Palestine.

1. The EFF government will encourage and continue to support democratic reforms to increase political representation and participation in Eswatini.

2. The EFF government will encourage and support a transition from an absolute monarchy to a more inclusive and participatory governance system.

3. The EFF government will facilitate open and inclusive dialogue between the monarchy and various stakeholders, including opposition groups, civil society, and youth organizations, to address political and social grievances in Eswatini.

4. The EFF government will advocate for the protection of human rights, including freedom of expression and assembly, to create an environment that allows for constructive political engagement without fear of reprisals.

5. The EFF government will reiterate support for the holding of a free, fair, and impartial referendum on self-determination for the people of Western Sahara.

6. The EFF government will continue to advocate for SADC to declare that the Monarch of King Mswati has committed a crime against humanity for all the killings of its citizens.

PLAN OF ACTION ON TRADITIONAL LEADERS

TRADITIONAL LEADERS

1. The EFF government will protect the dignity of traditional leadership and reaffirm their central role in the life of the nation.

2. The EFF government’s approach to questions relating to the institution of traditional leadership will be guided by the firm belief that traditional leaders have an anchoring role to play in the social and cultural life of the people.

3. The EFF government will actively recognize the special role of traditional leadership on matters relating to culture, and particularly on matters relating to initiation schools. It is the belief of the EFF that the active involvement of traditional leadership will stop the annual deaths of initiates at initiation schools.

4. The EFF government will introduce legislative mechanisms to clarify the role of traditional leaders in relation to the allocation of land in areas where communities recognize traditional leadership. This will be anchored in the belief that traditional leaders should have localized authority to land, but this must be done within the ambit of the Constitution.

5. The EFF government will ensure that the Traditional Leadership and Khoisan Act is reintroduced, after following due public participation processes, and that this Act under the EFF government will emphasize the inclusion of women and youth in traditional councils.

6. The EFF Government will abolish cultural practices like ukuthwala and ukungenwa, and actively work with traditional leaders to eliminate these practices.

7. The EFF government will ensure women's equal participation in land allocation, to fight gender discrimination and gender-based violence.

8. The EFF government will forge partnerships between municipalities and traditional leaders, to ensure that all developmental initiatives by municipalities are carried out with the full knowledge and involvement of traditional leaders.

9. The EFF government will work with all institutions of traditional leadership to ensure that there is a clear traditional leadership succession plan across the country, in order to prevent legal tussles over succession.

10. The EFF government will advocate for women's rights to ascend to traditional leadership positions, challenging oppressive customary laws.

11. The EFF government will ensure that traditional leaders have voting rights in Municipal Councils to maintain their autonomy.

The EFF government will protect the rights of traditional leaders to receive donations without political repercussions. The EFF government will challenge the SPLUMA's limitation on chiefs' powers in spatial planning, acknowledging their custodianship of land.

14. The EFF government will ensure that traditional leaders are compensated fairly, with salaries and benefits reflecting their dignified status.

15. The EFF government will revise the proof of residence issuance, granting chiefs the authority to issue these documents, recognizing their community knowledge.

16. The EFF will promote and ensure there is peace in the rural areas under traditional leadership.

17. The EFF government will promote the principles of cooperative governance in our interactions with all spheres of government and organs of state.

18. The EFF government will eliminate cultural practices that violate the legislative rights of individuals, especially women and children, and communities.

19. The EFF government will establish Regional and Continental Relations through the National House of Traditional Leaders.

20. The EFF government will ensure that Traditional Leadership Structures advise the Government and participate in a process to strengthen the legislative framework.

COMMITMENTS BY EFF PUBLIC REPRESENTATIVES

Within these commitments and context, guided by the EFF founding manifesto and Code of Conduct for all EFF Caucuses and Public Representatives, and the 2024 Elections Manifesto, EFF public representatives will abide by the following principles:

1. All EFF public representatives will come from an EFF branch in good standing, and they will adopt two additional wards, which they will oversee and ensure that services are delivered to them.

2. All EFF public representatives will attend Parliament and provincial legislatures' sittings and committees without fail.

3. All EFF public representatives will be available on the phone 24 hours a day and will assist people who call them with patience and diligence.

4. All EFF public representatives will adopt either an early childhood development centre, squatter camp, clinic, and/or school to support by identifying challenges and issues they are confronted with. Such will then be brought to the attention of the relevant authority.

5. All EFF public representatives will always carry the EFF Constitution, Founding Manifesto, and 2024 Election Manifesto as guiding documents on all issues that they will be dealing with in Parliament and provincial legislatures.

6. All EFF public representatives will wear worker’s red regalia when attending legislature sittings.

7. All EFF public representatives will be available for organisational deployment to different parts of the country to address service delivery issues.

8. All EFF public representatives will familiarize themselves with the complete list of indigent households to ensure that they receive basic water and electricity, and other social services.

9. All EFF public representatives will seek to improve their knowledge, skills, and expertise by furthering their studies in various colleges, and universities, including through distance education and learning.

10. No EFF public representative will be allowed to accept payments and donations for themselves, particularly in response to work done in their capacity as a public representative.

11. No EFF public representative or their immediate relative will conduct business with the national and provincial governments that they serve in due to their direct or indirect influence.

12. No EFF public representative will get involved in the appointment of people, recommend, or even forward a person's CV to officials of national and provincial government as such will amount to nepotism and ill-discipline.

13. EFF public representatives will not be allowed to demand money from people in exchange for assistance.

14. No EFF public representative will abuse women or children.

15. No EFF public representative will abuse alcohol and illegal substances.

16. All EFF public representatives will declare their business interests.

17. No EFF public representative will hold another job position outside Parliament and provincial legislature without written approval. This means that all EFF public representatives serve on a full-time basis within the legislature.

18. All EFF public representatives found to be involved in corruption and secret relations with other political parties and businesses will be immediately suspended and face disciplinary measures.

19. No EFF public representative is allowed to bypass the leadership of the organisation to communicate with the leadership of an upper structure without the knowledge of the structures at the level where he/she is serving, on all matters pertaining to the municipal council, including service delivery.

20. No EFF public representative is allowed to go to a committee and not say anything concerning service delivery and to hold the government officials accountable – it will be considered misconduct and dereliction of duty to stay silent in committees.

21. No EFF public representative will attend committee meetings without reading meeting documents that relate to the committee concerned.

22. No EFF public representative will miss sittings or committee meetings without sending an apology to the caucus chief whip.

23. Any EFF public representative who misses more than three sittings or committee meetings without an apology will be subjected to disciplinary measures.

24. All EFF public representatives will arrive at committee meetings and legislature sittings on time.

25. No EFF public representative is allowed to refuse to assist people because they did not vote for the EFF.

26. EFF public representatives will not withhold information about wrongdoing given to them but will report such to relevant authorities.

27. No EFF public representative shall undertake an international trip without the approval of the Head Office of the EFF through the Governance Task Unit.

28. No EFF public representative will attend a meeting without a notebook and a pen and without taking notes in a meeting.

29. All EFF Public Representatives will follow the instruction and direction of the leadership during house or council sittings.

30. No EFF public representative will sleep in committee meetings or sittings.

31. All EFF public representatives will know their communities, neighbours, and details of the challenges that confront people.

32. All EFF public representatives will keep a record of indigent families in their ward to ensure that they receive basic services, i.e., water, electricity, and social grants.

33. 33.All EFF public representatives must within three years of election obtain a post-matric qualification.

ENDS

Issued by the Economic Freedom Fighters, 10 February 2024. Full PDF can be read here.