Economic Freedom Fighters to contest selected wards for 2026 local government elections

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has announced that it will contest only selected wards in the upcoming 2026 local government elections, a strategic shift for the party as it prepares for the polls.

The party leadership confirmed that this decision is part of a broader tactical approach to consolidate its influence in areas where it has the strongest support base and the best prospects for electoral success.

The decision to focus our resources on specific wards is a calculated move to ensure that we maximize our impact and deliver on our promises to the people where we are most needed,

said a party spokesperson during a briefing.

The EFF, which has been actively campaigning across the country, emphasized that this strategy does not signal a withdrawal from the national political landscape but rather a refinement of its local government election machinery.

Political analysts suggest that this move could be an attempt by the party to avoid spreading its resources too thin, allowing it to concentrate on winning key municipalities and strengthening its role as a decisive political force in local governance.