EFF AND VODACOM JOINT STATEMENT

Tuesday, 4 December, 2018

EFF and Vodacom leadership met yesterday to discuss comments and slides presented at a recent Vodacom event by Corruption Watch Chairperson, Mavuso Msimang, and the subsequent unrest.

In the meeting, the parties discussed the matter in detail and have resolved the issue.

Vodacom acknowledged that it is politically neutral and it doesn't influence party political positions in any way. Vodacom and EFF appreciate that the matter could have been handled differently to avoid the misunderstanding that occurred.

The EFF and Vodacom encourage the right of freedom of speech and the free circulation of ideas.

The parties also committed to engage on policy issues of mutual interest and consider the matter to be closed.

Statement issued by the Economic Freedom Fighters, 4 December 2018