EFF’S MARSHALL DLAMINI CLAIMS NEW POLITICAL PARTIES ARE BEING FUNDED TO FRAGMENT THE BLACK VOTE AS ANC SUPPORT FALLS BELOW 50%
EFF Secretary-General Marshall Dlamini has raised concerns about the growing fragmentation of political support following South Africa’s 2026 local government elections.
Speaking during a political briefing, Dlamini alleged that certain new political parties were receiving financial backing from interests seeking to divide the vote among black political organisations.
He did not publicly identify the parties or provide evidence to substantiate the funding allegations.
His remarks come after the ANC secured approximately 30.76% of the national vote, followed by the DA with 24.64%, the MK Party with 9.76% and the EFF with 6.22%.
Dlamini has called for a common programme of action, arguing that political organisations should work together to address the country’s challenges and ensure that South Africa’s future remains in the hands of its people.
The comments have sparked a wider debate about whether the growing number of political parties is strengthening democracy by giving voters more choices or weakening political influence through fragmentation.
Do you agree with Marshall Dlamini, or should every political party be free to compete independently for voters’ support?