Floyd Shivambu has publicly criticized the leadership of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) for approving a massive R50 million budget for a political rally, while allegedly refusing to allocate a mere R3 million needed to purchase a water borehole machine — a vital resource that could have provided clean water to rural villages the party had pledged to support.
Without naming anyone directly, Shivambu pointed to a troubling disconnect between the party’s public commitments to uplift communities and its spending priorities. “They were ready to spend tens of millions on rallies, but when it came to real, life-changing projects like providing water, the funds were withheld,” he said.
The accusation has reignited debate over transparency and accountability within the EFF, raising questions about how political funds are allocated and whether the party’s promises to disadvantaged communities are being genuinely fulfilled.
As this claim gains attention, supporters and critics alike await further clarity on the party’s internal decision-making and its impact on grassroots development.
