EFF statement on week 5 of parliamentary programme
14 July 2024
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) welcomes the commencement of oversight work of Parliament since the establishment of the 7th Parliament and elections of presiding officers.
The EFF welcomes the designation of President Julius Malema to serve in the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) together with other members of the National Assembly.
The EFF further welcomes the election of National Chairperson Veronica Mente-Nkuna to serve in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Parliamentary Forum.
We additionally note the elections of chairpersons of portfolio and standing committees. However, we reject the appointment of Mr. Songezo Zibi, the leader of Rise Mzansi, as the Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts (SCOPA) while being part of the Governance of National Unity (GNU).