As the clock ticks towards the 4th November 2026, the date for Local Government Elections in South Africa and political parties are introducing their foot soldiers, the Economic Freedom Fighters in Metsimaholo Local Municipality has also done so.
The party has announced its councillor candidates, who will be contesting in the 23 wards of this hung Free State municipality. Metsimaholo is one of the municipalities in South Africa without a party in majority. It is run by the coalition.
In its 2026 Local Government Elections Manifesto, the EFF says enters the 2026 Local Government Elections as a mature
and experienced revolutionary movement that has participated in local government for more than a decade. This is the third time the EFF will contest the Local Government Elections since its formation, following 2016 and 2021 Local Government Elections.
“Building on the strong foundation and experience of the 13 years with the EFF in National Parliament, Legislatures and Councils, this Manifesto is not simply a statement of new commitments. It builds on the foundation of the EFF’s previous local government election manifestos, the founding manifesto, and the resolutions from the 2024 National People’s Assembly (NPA),” states the manifesto.
